On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 6:21:47 AM UTC-7, Rolf Mantel wrote:
Am 30.07.2020 um 15:02 schrieb Bertrand:
https://nypost.com/video/can-i-get-a...ly-close-call/


unclear to me.

Cars were stacked up for at least two blocks at the light, but did not
block the intersection, allowing the driver to turn left.Â* She was not
watching for the biker, who had the right of way.Â* Still and all, I
don't think I would have wanted to go as fast as he did when to the
right of stopped traffic.

I agree. Blasting through the intersection like that risks a collision
not only with a left-turning car that you can't see, but also with
someone who decides at the last second to get out of that traffic and
turn right.Â* I probably would have approached that intersection at no
more than a fast walking pace.

What's the approved vehicular cyclist behavior there?Â* Just wait in line
with the other vehicles?

Rule 1 is "always chose a speed that allows you to stop in time".

So if you approach a junction where the "straight though" traffic is not
moving, you should have a max speed not more than 10mph.

When you approach a junction at 10 mph and see a car turning directly
into your path, you should be able to take avoiding action independent
of the driver's error (if you desparately need a new bike you might
still rely on the car yielding to you but it's not worth the hassle).

How many riders under the age of 25 do you believe follow Rule 1?