Hyperthetical question - pulling in to the path of a cyclist

custardy

phill99 wrote: »

It's not cut and shut.

I have a real issue with the number of cyclists that seem to think that the Highway Code doesn't apply to them. Obviously this cyclist is one of them as he is undertaking. Motorcyclists are also guilty of undertaking and are the first to kick off if they get knocked off as a result.

However, I would suggest that the car driver is primarily at fault as he should be predicting the stupidity of many of the cycling fraternity.

Do you undertake traffic on the motorway whilst on the inside lane?

bebewoo

silverwhistle wrote: »

All this talk about an undertaking cyclist doesn't seem to acknowledge the point that they probably weren't, in that the van probably overtook them and then slowed down. If every cyclist slowed down every time a vehicle alongside them slowed down they'd never get anywhere (the vehicle could be turning right, for example). If people held back from passing, because they were actually looking far enough ahead, then the cyclist would have more chance to assess the situation. In those circumstances I'd probably accelerate to get out of the danger area and allow the crossing.

It begs the question whether the motorist crossing would risk the same manouevre if the van in the outside lane slowed but there was a car in the nearside lane. I suspect the issue wouldn't arise, which answers the question...

This happens to me all of the time when cycling in London, and most of the time I am in a cycle lane and on the left hand side of the idiot who just overtook me then decided to slow down.
I cannot tell if the person on my right hand side is turning right or letting someone through, as the indicator is not visible on the left hand side so I usually slow down, if I have enough time.
If they are letting someone through who is on the opposite lane turning right it drives me insane, why do that? You must have seen me cycling on the left when you just drove past me!! Why are you trying to kill me?!!:mad:
That's why I have a camera onboard now, so if I just get maimed I can sue the idiot.

Strider590

custardy wrote: »

Do you undertake traffic on the motorway whilst on the inside lane?

I think a lot of drivers don't see it that way.

What essentially bugs them is the fact they're stuck in traffic and the bike (motorbike or bicycle) is "queue jumping", they get it into their head that it's illegal and then they start using their 1.5tonnes of metal to enforce this made up law on vulnerable road users.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/General-news/2010/April/apr0910-Driver-who-blocked-overtaking-biker-jailed/