Hurtling down a hill with hands on brakes, wanting to indicate you're turning right

[CUBE CRD]

I would first slow to a speed that would allow me to safely carry out my obs drills, indicate, position myself, and complete the manoeuvre safely.

This sums it up perfectly.....

 

[Accy cyclist]

most drivers realise then that you're going to do something other than just carrying straight on

Most maybe,but not all do. I had some pillock cut me up at the lights. He wound down the window and asked why i'd moved into the middle of the road,"slowing him down". I told him that i'd indicated to move right,as the left of the lane was badly damaged with potholes. I also said to him that he should've kept a safe distance allowing for a cyclist's unexpected maneuvers due to road conditions etc. The driver of the car told me he was an off duty policeman and he'd be "keeping a look out for me doing stupid things in future". What a total tosser!!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

No point in me looking over my right shoulder, as i can't see out of my right eye. I just rely on sound and hope there's someone up there looking out for me.

It ain't for your benefit, but for the following driver's. Body language on road counts for a lot imo.

 

[AndyRM]

You can't ride a bike down a hill but think you're OK driving a car?

 

[flake99please]

Treat yourself to an indicator vest. Perfect for cycling, walking, camping, shopping.

If you don't feel safe making the right turn. Slow down and come to a complete stop on the left side of the road just beyond of the junction. Walk across road with bike, and then either take a left turn (on bike) from the other side of the road OR walk with bike beyond junction entrance, and resume journey from there.

 

[Accy cyclist]

You can't ride a bike down a hill but think you're OK driving a car?

What's that supposed to mean?

 

[Drago]

I just rely on sound. .

Sonar, like a bat?

 

[vickster]

Don't hurtle.

This, just slow down. If this is a roadbike, consider cross lever brakes on the bars to facilitate braking from a more upright position

 

[Accy cyclist]

Sonar, like a bat?

Yes,something like that.

 

[vickster]

No point in me looking over my right shoulder, as i can't see out of my right eye. I just rely on sound and hope there's someone up there looking out for me.

How do you manage to change lanes safely in a car?

 

[Profpointy]

How do you manage to change lanes safely in a car?

Not quite the same as you don't need to operate the brakes with your right hand while holding your hand out the window.

 

[Crackle]

Body language. There's always a junction, road surface, etc, which stops you from signalling at the ideal time, so you're reliant on someone having seen your first signal or intention but road position and body language should do the rest and keep enough awareness to get out the farking way if they don't see you or don't care and even if you can't see Accy, you should probably still turn your head as it's a big clue to a following driver, plus it points your ear in the right direction.

 

[vickster]

Not quite the same as you don't need to operate the brakes with your right hand while holding your hand out the window.

No but you do need to be able to see surely for shoulder check

 

[400bhp]

Try standing out of the saddle, as it's just another way of using body language to indicate you are going to do something different than just continuing to the bottom of the hill.

 

[Accy cyclist]

How do you manage to change lanes safely in a car?

With the use of mirrors.