I don't think it's a problem at all. I ride with a burley flatbed(same width as nomad). You would have to be way right to encounter what you descibe. Much safer to take the lane on this sized road. Some folks have reported hitting curbs when turning with a 2 wheel. I never had this issue. My only complaint with the trailer is "what to do with it in town". You find yourself walking not riding around town, looking for a place to eat and you've got this limo size beast that needs to be parked. It takes up a lot of the sidewalk area BUT you'll manage. I've always found a parking space.