Originally Posted by
shapelike
except for the other half of people who whenever they hear someone call or signal them from behind ("On your left" comes to mind) immediately turn to look (and unconsciously steer their bike in the same direction). Thanks, but the last thing I need is a Super-Cycle veering into my from the right and then having do deal with a cell phone-talking SUV driver on the left.
This. I never call out when passing, nor do I use a bell, because that scenario has happened to me far too many times in the past. In fact, I make a point of going by as quickly and as quietly as I can. Too many less-experienced cyclists freak out if they perceive people to be in "their" space, so I don't give them the chance to lose it.