Bicycle Driver: Cool website for urban riding skills

[fatbottomedgurl]

I started signalling right with my right hand.
I noticed the jerky lane changes too. Did you see the car hit its brakes? I try to make a smooth transition. I wonder if he drives his car that way.
We have very fast speed limits in town (45-50mph!). Have to be very careful taking a lane to get to a left turn. I think I should get a mirror. Are they dorky? Guess dorky doesn't matter as much as dead.

[jobob]

If you're not comfortable with looking over your shoulder (and keeping a straight line while you do it ) then a mirror is an excellent idea.

I know many accomplished cyclists who use mirrors, so it's not a sign of weenie-dom if you use one.

I, personally, prefer to look over my shoulder. I couldn't get used to a mirror when I first tried one although there are some situations where I think it would be a good idea for me to use one. I might give it another go.

One big advantage to looking over your shoulder, though, is that you let the car behind you know that you're aware of it. When I'm driving in my car past a cyclist I like to know that they know that I'm there. I'm still on the ready for any boneheaded maneuver that might ensue, though

I prefer the point right arm straight to the right version of the right turn signal. It's legal in CA. I've seen some people do the 90-degree bent left arm where they don't raise their arm high enough to make a true 90 degree bend, and it just looks confusing.