Originally Posted by
PatrickGSR94
Exactly. But for me, I ride lane center or left tire track by default, at all times (in the USA driving on the right-hand side of the road). Works great and greatly reduces the chance of close passes. Also since I started riding in this manner over 2 years ago, I haven't had a single SMIDSY-type of pullout from my right side, zero.
I often go to the right tyre track. Depending on the situation. Whenever there's no risk of doors opening or cars pulling in from the right, I leave room for drivers to pass me within my lane. But when it's not safe, I make sure to take the lane. I believe this is corteous to other people - me being much slower sometimes. My philosophy is that bicycle (and motorcycle) are not 4 wheeled vehicles with all the good and bad sides to that. One of the good sides for me is filtering. The good side for cagers is the fact that often when it is safe they can pass within the lane, there's enough room.
Originally Posted by
Dunbar
I think it's better to be seen than not to be seen. Speed difference is highly dependent on the particular road in question. Anecdotally, bikes with no rear lights are easy to miss unless the rider is wearing high visibility clothing. It's not just getting hit from behind that's a problem but getting right hooked from cars approaching from behind. If the light is bright enough (and the Dinotte in strobe mode is VERY visible) you can be picked up for over 1/2 mile away even in broad daylight.
Drivers do not right hook you because they don't see you from behind. They right hook you because after they pass you, they stop thinking, or misjudge your speed. How does rear light prevent right hook when you're no longer in front of the car?