Bike lane ends, almost right hooked Lesson learned
08-11-13, 12:21 PM
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I agree. As the driver manual the OP linked to says on page 78, "Do not pass on the right – Do not pass on the right side of vehicles in traffic at intersections. Motorists turning right may not look for, or see, a bicycle passing on the right."
As far as how to avoid the situation in the future, I'd say slow down. I have a few spots I ride where cars want to make a right and I use it as an opportunity to grab a sip of water. I let the cars go and merge in as there is an opening. Sometimes this is further back and I make cars go slow behind me (i.e. I take the lane), other times it is at the last second. Regardless, I have found going slow, and being ready to speed up and take the opening when it is there, works for me. YMMV.
The mirror is probably a good idea too, although I haven't found them as useful for me as other people here have.
As far as how to avoid the situation in the future, I'd say slow down. I have a few spots I ride where cars want to make a right and I use it as an opportunity to grab a sip of water. I let the cars go and merge in as there is an opening. Sometimes this is further back and I make cars go slow behind me (i.e. I take the lane), other times it is at the last second. Regardless, I have found going slow, and being ready to speed up and take the opening when it is there, works for me. YMMV.
The mirror is probably a good idea too, although I haven't found them as useful for me as other people here have.
08-12-13, 02:05 AM
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100% cyclist fault.
OP should have been slowing down and anticipating this.
OP won't get a lot of sympathy from urban riders here.
In Frankfurt I probably had 3-4 of those per day.
Ride defensively, you don't have a point to prove.
after watching a second time, the cyclist should have slowed down, more than enough time after the wheels of the van cut into the bike lane and get behind the van while it made it's turn.
it's not a race you know.
edit: i may also be more aware but I often have parked cars on side (essentially living in the door zone) and moving traffic on the other with a mix of peds and others to worry about.
OP should have been slowing down and anticipating this.
OP won't get a lot of sympathy from urban riders here.
In Frankfurt I probably had 3-4 of those per day.
Ride defensively, you don't have a point to prove.
after watching a second time, the cyclist should have slowed down, more than enough time after the wheels of the van cut into the bike lane and get behind the van while it made it's turn.
it's not a race you know.
edit: i may also be more aware but I often have parked cars on side (essentially living in the door zone) and moving traffic on the other with a mix of peds and others to worry about.
Last edited by acidfast7; 08-12-13 at 02:12 AM.
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