Nice for a change...

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Riding in this morning, approaching the back of a queue of traffic, I noticed the 4x4 at the back of the queue steer out to the right a little bit - the only reason I could see for doing so was to let me filter up the inside. Cheers!

Although I was turning right at the lights, so I just sat behind him in primary. Still, it's the thought that counts.

(assuming he wasn't doing it just to protect his paintwork, but let's give the benefit of the doubt).

 

[Tharg2007]

i get that quite allot, I always assume its someone who also rides a bike.

 

[Matty]

This is often done by good drivers as a sign of 'yes I've seen you', irrespective of whether or not you are intending to filter.

 

[Tharg2007]

then you get those bad drivers who say 'yes I've seen you and I hate you' by moving closer to the kerb.

 

[snakehips]

I always assume its someone who also rides a bike.

Cyclists must be surprised by the consideration they get from when I am in the car. I hope I don't lull them in to a false sense of security.

Snake

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[Muddyfox]

Riding in this morning, approaching the back of a queue of traffic, I noticed the 4x4 at the back of the queue steer out to the right a little bit - the only reason I could see for doing so was to let me filter up the inside. Cheers!

Oddly enough i did this in my Taxi this morning whilst driving out of Exeter and i got a cheery wave from the cyclist for it

Simon

 

[BrumJim]

I usually steer to the left a bit to give them space to filter up the outside. Although this applies more often to motorbikes more than cyclists.

And usually get a brief wave of thanks.

 

[I am Spartacus]

Chavvie maladjusted types drive into the gutter however.
This allows more room to pass on the out which thwarts their evil plan

 

[Tharg2007]

Chavvie maladjusted types drive into the gutter however.
This allows more room to pass on the out which thwarts their evil plan

haha yes, and then if traffic starts moving a good primary spot in front of them adds a little salt in the wound

 

[fruitbat]

then you get those bad drivers who say 'yes I've seen you and I hate you' by moving closer to the kerb.

Or they might be cyclists and be thinking "Don't undertake here and suffer a left hook"

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Or they might be cyclists and be thinking "Don't undertake here and suffer a left hook"

I often position the truck so cyclists can't filter up the inside of it for precisely that reason. Although the problem with a truck isd that if you actually are turning left you need to be in teh right hand lane to give yourself room for the trailer, thereby allowing room for people like the chap I saw in Cardiff one morning to undertake you as the lights turn green while your left hand indicator is flashing.B)

 

[I am Spartacus]

I never equate truck drivers with being chavs.

 

[Christopher]

just before Xmas I was riding along a narrow road, just room enough for one car. I forced an oncoming Ford car to completely stop (well it was my right of way, it was all parked cars were on my right). As I approached it, I saw the driver winding the window down. Oho, here comes the abuse, I thought, only for the driver to say "Watch out for the ice on the bridge ahead". Nearly fell off, I was so surprised! Nice chap, though.

 

[Christopher]

just before Xmas I was riding along a narrow road, just room enough for one car. I forced an oncoming Ford car to completely stop (well it was my right of way, it was all parked cars were on my right). As I approached it, I saw the driver winding the window down. Oho, here comes the abuse, I thought, only for the driver to say "Watch out for the ice on the bridge ahead". Nearly fell off, I was so surprised! Nice chap, though.

 

[hackbike 666]

then you get those bad drivers who say 'yes I've seen you and I hate you' by moving closer to the kerb.

Or I've seen you f-you.