Old 12-09-12, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SecretSpectrum
Hey, I just got back from a ride and have a few more questions. What do you do if there's a bus or truck parked on the side of the road, and there's not enough space to ride past without going onto the first lane?
Check traffic, and if safe, take the lane, otherwise wait.

Originally Posted by SecretSpectrum
Lol, this may sound funny, but a friend told me that some drivers like to ride as close to cyclists as possible, and some crazy, angry or drunk drivers deliberately try to hit you. Is this true?
Crazy/Angry will brush you, or try to force you off the road, but not actually try to hit you. Drunk won't be trying to hit you, but just might, and is a wanker for getting behind the wheel in the first place.
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