Originally Posted by
Pig_Chaser
And remember... when you're splitting lanes through a traffic jam you're a rolling advertisment for bicycle commuting, so flash em a smile!
Noooo, that just makes 'em jealous and bitter. Look tired and/or bored, even if you have to fake it.
I just go wherever I can, as long as I don't get in someone's way and force them to brake or risk hitting a pedestrian. Sometimes it's on the right, sometimes it's on the left. I
always expect a car to turn at an intersection, especially if it's slowing down like it's lost or if its brake lights come on -- so I
never hang around on their side. I also expect them to suddenly change lanes if theirs is slow and the one next to them gets an open space.
All of this is why I say, "Don't forget what it's like to be a cager". Think like them, imagine where you'd drive if you got irritated and impatient, then ride somewhere else -- while still looking out for even crazier maneuvers.