Originally Posted by nklatt
The places this happens are on four-lane roads with left-turn lanes at the intersections with lights (six lanes total at the intersections). The right lane is for straight and right-turning traffic. I stop far enough left that a "typical" vehicle can squeeze by me to the right; generally this is in or very near the left tire-track of the fairly narrow lane.
Sometimes I'm certain this is just impatience but other times it just seems like the person isn't sure how to act. I'm *trying* to indicate my intent with lane position, but it's just not working 100%. Is it my fault? Could be, I suppose. I welcome input from others.
I wouldn't say it's your
fault, but that doesn't mean there is nothing you can do to prevent it.
I never cease to be amazed at how much even seemingly subtle and insignificant lane positioning and body language changes can affect motorists.
I know it sounds hokey, but if you believe, deep down, that you can control traffic (and act accordingly), you can!
I don't know how one can develop the requisite strong "cycling self-esteem" to control traffic without reading
Effective Cycling and/or taking a Road 1 course, and practicing what you learn from those sources.
Serge