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Old 03-21-06 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HiYoSilver
Splitting lanes when cars are stopped, is usually not a problem. BUT be very careful splitting to the front of a queue stopped at a light. Often the first vehicle will turn right and will NEVER expect a bike to be there. Don't put yourself in a dead vision spot. Either get in front of front bumper BEFORE light changes, or is about to change, or drop back.
Well said Silver. As much as many people like to hammer on HH, I am convinced he is right about many cycling deaths being avoidable on the part of the cyclist, regardless of who is at fault.
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