Originally Posted by
B. Carfree
Oregon law makes this case rather explicitly. ORS 811.095 mandates that on such a roadway the motorists must give the cyclist room to fall in their direction when they overtake her. Why is it considered odd to expect people to follow the law?
From the standpoint of taking responsibility our own safety, the question is different. Since there will always be some unknown drivers who do not follow the law, what can we do to make our rides as safe and smooth as possible?