Originally Posted by
Minstrel SE
Yes I have been thinking about this for a while and timid overtakers are a problem. Im not having a go at courteous driving but drivers who seem to have no spatial awareness or confidence with their vehicle. They seem to see a bike, go into confused mode and start dithering even though there is a clear run at overtaking. They may initially slow down which is fine but half a mile later they are still unsure what to do
To be fair most drivers give enough room when overtaking but I generally dont worry about it. I dont act like a scared cyclist but I have a sixth sense of whats coming past and if they are going to brush past me. An artic lorry will make me wary and one brushed past me the other day. I will sometimes pull off the road to avoid larger vehicles
Ive seen drivers where the driving line is with nearside wheels on the kerb lines. On any trip I see lots of driving behaviour because they are all passing me.
Most drivers are fine but there are plenty who have a driving licence but dont seem fully in control of a car
so pull in and let the unsure driver pass you...as you do with the lorries...and stop the build up of traffic behind you.....and the ensuing road rage that comes with it.....that would be riding properly if you ask me...As to your other point..it amazes me how some people do get a license to drive a car..
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