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As many others pointed out, this is the correct behaviour. As a driver, I make sure to leave no space between my car and the curb when I intend to turn right.
by btbuildem 9y ago
As many others pointed out, this is the correct behaviour.
As a driver, I make sure to leave no space between my car and the curb when I intend to turn right. This reduces the chances of a cyclist sneaking through on the right.
As a cyclist, I make sure to pass vehicles on their left, whether they are turning right, or stuck in slow traffic. It is safer, because very few people expect to be passed on the right.
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- odiroot 9y agoThe behaviour you describe is AFAIR illegal in Germany. Bicycle lane is exactly that, just another lane. And it has right of way. If you need to turn, you wait until you're free to do it.
- bo1024 9y agoIt seems strange to me to require that people turn from an outside lane across a lane that goes straight. As a cyclist, this is one of my biggest constant fears. I think I feel safer if drivers have to merge into my lane first, then turn from my lane. Unfortunately in practice where I live in the US, most drivers aren't safe and don't look no matter which way they do it.
- btbuildem 9y agoOh, I meant roads in general, sorry.