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Old 07-13-09 | 10:29 PM
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From: Crystal MN
Originally Posted by gcottay
Well, Wheel, it sounds to me as if you are a reasonable person who met reasonable officers.

Are you comfortable taking the lane as needed on high-speed roads at night? Are there are particular tricks you have learned to stay safe?
Use a mirror and get ready to bail. I would have gotten hit by a person with only one headlight if I didn't do this. Considering I am wearing an ANSI II vest and 2 super flashes this person shouldn't be on the road.
Prior to this extreme power weaving, waving left hand really fast with reflective material, Sliding to the right, and knowing how long it takes to get to the guard rail. Worked fine, next time I will just pull over and wait till 3 am, and do a roll and stop for traffic. Perception is always I am going to die. I found this is not true if someone is a true motorist then you won't have problems at all. Visibility is the key and if people can see deer they can see you.

For all the lovers of daylight.
I was on the same Hwy no shoulder, and some serious issues with lots of traffic . Stuck between giving up the lane and letting cars pass easily and everything else really frikin scary, and taking the lane and people unaware slamming on the brakes behind other cars waiting to pass.

I prefer night time cycling because less traffic and I can see headlights well in advance around blind corners or hills. I also have the advantage of higher visibility for me.

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