Originally Posted by
Stucky
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In places where vehicles will be criss-crossing lanes (like ramp exits and entrances) wait till it is absolutely clear, before crossing said area- Do not expect drivers to expect you to be there; much less see you, or give you the rtight of way, even if it is legally yours.
Ride as if you are invisible. You often are.
limited access highway with lanes beginning/end and entrance exit ramps are very dangerous for bikes. I always try to time them so I have a clear of shot as possible, then hitting it hard to minimize the exposure, all the time head on a swivel. and knowing where the bale out option is.
This accident obviously wasn't the cyclist's fault, but some situational awareness of the danger of the changing lanes and they like could have predicted the danger and avoided it.