I hope he reported him.

[jefmcg]

Doctor, I've got this terrible feeling of deja vu.

 

[si_c]

In those situation on fast roads, if they can't be avoided you are safest cycling a reasonable but not excessive distance from the kerb, say 18",

That's gutter hugging. Secondary should be 2-3 feet from the curb, further out on narrow lanes. Otherwise you have no space to maneuver around potholes, ice or other road detritus let alone poor driving from other road users.

18 inches is far too close to the left.