Originally Posted by
kingston
I think the definition of shoaling is passing another cyclist at a stoplight, so technically you can't shoal a truck. I also pass traffic on the right at stoplights and blast through before the light turns green, but I am fast and have been riding in Chicago traffic for over 30 years. I wouldn't recommend it for most people.
I took license, extending a cycling term with the context making the intent clear. It's easier than using a long phrase.
I agree that speed and good help when pulling off a stop, but wasn't advocating blasting or anything that calls for skills beyond that of the average cyclist.
I was pointing out that moving early and getting out in front can be safer than staying put, where you may not be seen, and where the smaller radius of a turning long vehicle will track into your position.
So to emphasize the point, it's not only that you're unseen, but that the
rear wheels take a smaller radius when trucks turn, and will track over the position that was originally to the side of the front axle.