Old 08-31-05, 05:41 PM
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ChezJfrey
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Filtering presents only a subset of the scenarios where a "right hook" may come into play.

Oregon law requires use of the bike lane if it is available. All the right hooks that I have barely avoided, and all the ones I was not able to avoid, resulted from a motorist overtaking my position in the bike lane, then immediately turning in front of my path.

Not so easy to avoid if you are a fast cyclist and they turn without signalling and very near your front wheel. I watch carefully and can anticipate most, but not all, dumbass moves...
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