Filtering

It is covered in motorcycle training. On motorways, the legality of it
has always been debatable but the police “allow” it so long as is done
with care.

In traffic, the things to watch for are unannounced, all of a sudden
right turns or u-turns from cars. Traffic pulling out from the left, (ie
they are turning right but will be looking for traffic to their left and
not expecting a two wheeled vehicle coming up on the outside). Oncoming
traffic (obviously). Doors, it is rare that a driver will throw open
their door in traffic but it does happen. Fag ends are a particular
problem when they get thrown out of the window but when they are, and
they just miss you if you shout “thanks” straight away as you pass the
car, it freaks the hell out of the driver. PS chucking fag ends out of
cars is illegal.

Pedal cyclists filtering on the left have additional problems such as
oncoming traffic turning right and the traffic they are passing turning
left. Getting doored by a passenger getting out is a very real problem.
Don’t be fooled by the provision of a cycle lane, a cycle lane in this
instance is a very dangerous place. Then if you do get to the front, you
need to get in front of the car in front to make sure they see you. If
it is a larger vehicle, especially with a high cab, DON’T DO IT, wait
behind. For others it was the last thing they did. Don’t be fooled by
cycle lanes either, they offer no protection.

And…

Never ever ever (no never) filter on the left if there are railings,
even if there is a cycle lane. If the traffic moves left or turns left
you will die by crushing.



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Simon
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