Originally Posted by genec

I look... twice, signal, then go, if clear. "Negotiation" that some folks discuss is often not possible as drivers are usually too far behind. But if I am taking a lane, then I expect that the motorist just has to live with it. In fast, heavy traffic situations, negotiation may not be possible as the motorist is trying to avoid looking at me as they try to get on by. It may be three or four motorists before someone decides to let me in... or they just keep on going and ignore my sign altogether.