Re: Left Hand Turn
Reply #3 –
Unfortunately, many cyclists - and many motorists for that matter - don't know the road rules and don't particularly care!
I did know the one about cyclists giving way to left turning vehicles. That applies whether or not there is a bike lane.
It's a long time since I rode a motorbike but I believe that it is OK to lane split and to overtake a vehicle in the right lane on the right. It's not OK to pass on the left of a vehicle in the left lane.
DJC youre right, very very few cyclists know that law, I am a cyclist and I know that rule very well and always give way to turning vehicles. Its the smart thing to do because they cant see you so why put yourself at risk. When I ride on the road, be it a bike lane or otherwise, I always ride defensively as I know I will always come off second best vs a car, truck, bus, tram etc.
The other thing that drive me nuts is the number of cyclist with headphones and music blaring. You need every one of your senses functional when riding, your ears are like the eye in the back of your head. I can sense (through hearing) vehicles getting close so I can take action like jumping up onto the footpath/nature strip to get out of the way. You cant do this with headphones on. I see many dumbass cyclists riding to or from work likes its a stage of the TDF. They also pick the most dangerous roads to ride when there are much safer alternatives. Now I am not saying for a minute that I will never get hit, but by Christ I am not gonna make it easy for someone.