There's a road around here that practically forces slower (read: bicycle) traffic into the door zone because while it's two-lane, people park in the right lane all the time, so if there's significant car traffic, you're riding in the door zone. :| I just ride with one hand on the brakes and get into the left lane as soon as possible, then back to the right once the "no parking" zone starts.

I can't grab a drink from my bottle while riding either. A proper fitting is in order once I find a bike shop here that will do it. BF's mom can't and she's been riding for years.