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Old 06-18-08, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by John E
My big problem is ignorant, but well-intentioned, right-turning motorists who pull up to my left and stop, waiting for me to cross their intended rightward path through the danger zone. Whenever possible, I slow and drop behind them, to their left side, to convey the strong message that I am not going to set myself up for a right hook. My bigger problem is motorists who turn right from through-only lanes or even the opposing lane of a two-lane road when I position myself leftward to try to preclude a right hook.

The message about the danger of right-hooks is good, but cyclists and motorists both bear a responsibility to try to avoid this scenario.
Portland's DOT is actively encouraging this sort of interaction with their bike lane and bike box program.

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