Originally posted by ChezJfrey
This is good sense, and should be taught as the correct way to deal with bike lanes. However, I've never heard any mention of this technique in any driver's manual. I'd like to see this promoted into common practice.
http://www.dol.wa.gov/ds/guide/guide4.htm#Bicyclists
Bicycle lanes are marked with solid white lines. You must yield to bicycles in a bicycle lane. Do not drive in a bicycle lane except when making a turn, entering or leaving an alley, private road or driveway, or when you need to cross the bicycle lane to park near the curb. Do not park in a bicycle lane.