Originally Posted by
jacson33
o how does being in the lane protect you from a driver who is looking at their phone rather than the road and whats in front of them? Seems to me being in the lane would be a much bigger risk than being on the
Because, Riding on the shoulder gives no 'wiggle room', in a pinch. If a cyclist is subjected to a 'close pass'. There would be no room to get away from the vehicle, and enhances the inability of a motorist to not see the cyclist while passing. Whereas, Taking the lane puts the cyclist directly in front of the motorist, causing them to have to pay attention.