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Originally Posted by Garilia (Post 12299002)

What if the truck driver had decided he was not supposed to make a left turn at that light and had decided to cut back and go straight? I'm sure you've seen drivers pull that stunt before. Last week while driving my truck I was behind a car signalling to make a left turn, it then changed its mind and started nosing back to the right as if it wanted to go straight, and then I watched this car drive across 3 or 4 lanes of traffic to make a right turn from the left turn lane. If I was beside that car on a bike, or in their blind spot, they probably wouldn't have even seen me, as they were intent on looking at the traffic behind us to see if they had a clear spot.

I have seen that stunt before. In this case he was stopped in a left turn only lane and waiting for the left turn arrow to go green. Doesn't mean he couldn't have changed his mind, I know. I'm not trying to justify my actions but I thought his response was a little over the top.

I just posted that pic because it was one I found of that type of lane. Watching for doors opening still seems safer to me than going around cars that are parked. They could be opening doors, too. Getting out into traffic may be the best way on low traffic streets, but on many it is too dangerous. Sidewalks are wide enough for both a bike and a pedestrian. I use them when I need to. My best riding places are low traffic or dedicated bike trails.

I rode with some people the other day that wore those flaming yellow shirts. I could really see them. I am thinking about buying one even though they are pretty loud. ;) Do any of you wear them?

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Originally Posted by outwest5 (Post 12325373)

I am thinking about buying one even though they are pretty loud. ;) Do any of you wear them?

Oh, yes! If I'm riding "around town" on the streets, by myself, I have a bright yellow (YELLOW!!) windbreaker I'll wear over my kit. I also have a red LED flasher attached to my seat post which I leave on all the time. I try to visible, except when I'm not thinking...

~~Sara