I have found it to be best to very carefully and deliberately take the left lane. I don't ride up to the front. Sometimes this involves backing off for a while and letting traffic pass while I wait for a safe opening to make my move. Once I get into the lane at the light/stop sign, I sit and wait like a car, right in the middle of the lane. I also watch behind me like a hawk, ready to jump out of the way if I need to do so.
A motorist recently rolled down his window and thanked me for following the rules of the road when I took the lane and waited at the light with traffic.
The more you ride on the road, the more comfortable you will become doing this. Of course, each intersection is different, and you'll need to strategize as to what will be safest at each one.
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06-01-2007, 08:58 AM #8
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