linfordlunchbox said:On blind bends or pinch point where you don't want knobs overtaking and forcing you into the verge, move to about a third to half of the lane width from the kerb (IE take possession of the lane you are in)
danny121 said:"Primary" is a rather dangerous way of saying taking the lane. Dangerous because it incorrectly implies that it's the position you should be in most often.
Essentially it means moving over to the right to ensure motorised traffic can't get past you, useful if turning right, at pinch points, at roundabouts (unless turning left), or on the rare occasion you're "keeping pace" with the traffic (very rare since cars etc generally go at 40+mph regardless of speed limits).
Taking the lane at any other time though just shows a total lack of consideration for other road users - better to share the lane as often as possible, staying ~3 feet from the curb but allowing faster traffic to get past. If you follow the opinion that "primary" is where you should be at all times, you'll get far more irate motorists cutting you up, performing dangerous overtakes when they finally do get a chance to get past, etc.
Primary is still very useful even if you are turning left at a RAB...it deters the car behind you from trying to overtake you, if he plans on going straight on at the RAB, for example.danny121 said:Essentially it means moving over to the right to ensure motorised traffic can't get past you, useful if turning right, at pinch points, at roundabouts (unless turning left), or on the rare occasion you're "keeping pace" with the traffic (very rare since cars etc generally go at 40+mph regardless of speed limits).
Maz said:Traffic doing 40+ regardless of speed limit? Most cars generally stick to the limit, I'd say. Forced to drive slower by volume of traffic most times, though.
Hairy Jock said:Obviously you have little knowledge or experience of cycling, and have a poor understanding of the responsibilities which come with holding a driving licence.