Originally Posted by
Chris516
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.
If what is in front of you causes you to pay attention... why is it that people have driven into large trucks, garbage trucks and other large vehicles...
right in front of them?
Alcohol and snow are not the only conditions that have caused motorists to drive right into something right in front of them... did these folks simply just not see the large objects looming straight ahead... how?
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