so cyclists
are you suggesting that all vehicles that see a cyclist in lane 1 should filter into lane 3 so said cyclist can continue with his hobby ? That is gonna make us popular isn’t it
Not what I said. I was describing how I might overake a car, and specifically when approaching a junction. Your extrapolation to overtaking all bikes is a bit weird.
The motorway version of the scenario is below (clockwise M25).
Lane 1 is about to change into an exit for the M3. The white car in that lane MUST move out to lane 2 if it wants to stay in the M25. It might even signal, but not all drivers do. Late swerves aren't unsual.
Surely child's play to anticipate this, which is why I was surprised when
@Alex321 seemed to suggest otherwise.
And when I spelled out the risk Alex said:
Yes, but I wouldn't hesitate to stay in the 2nd lane if there was a car in the first lane not indicating they wanted to pull out. There are a few junctions like that on the M4 in this area.
Oh dear, it's not anticipation if you have to wait for their signal. Read the road!
I move over to lane 3 if it's clear, because that leaves a safe space for the lane 1 people if they want to move out.
I'm sharing the road, not being territorial. It's safer and it's courteous.
Share the road nicely, people.