Originally Posted by
Allister
Aren't you the guy that keeps crapping on about how competent drivers are? One of the clear indicators of driving competence is knowing how wide your vehicle is, and how big a gap it can fit through. It's clear, however, from the above statements that you have no such confidence in their abilities at all. LOL
With respect to following the rules of the road, yes, drivers are generally competent. But with respect to knowing how to pass cyclists, especially in narrow and marginally narrow lane situations, especially when the cyclist is riding off to the side, many are not too sure. Again, that's part of the reason why they get frustated with cyclists in traffic.
Edit: Maybe they're better at it in Australia than they are in the States. I know they're generally better at it in Europe, but the cars are smaller there too.