Queuing for traffic
Discussion
So on my DAS and training I was told to stop in the middle of the lane when queuing in traffic. However I have noticed that many bikers stop on the right hand side.
Is this because they don’t want to get rear ended, or are trying to avoid it?
or is more likely the biker is looking for an opportunity to filter on past when the traffic opens up a bit more?
Basic question I know.
Two main reasons.
1) Looking for the opportunity to start filtering.
2) Gives a better view of what’s ahead (and behind) so gives more time to react to whatever is happening.
(It also discourages the knob head in the car behind from trying to squeeze past by pushing you into the gutter!)
1) Looking for the opportunity to start filtering.
2) Gives a better view of what’s ahead (and behind) so gives more time to react to whatever is happening.
(It also discourages the knob head in the car behind from trying to squeeze past by pushing you into the gutter!)
black-k1 said:
There is no such thing as a trivial/stupid question. If you’re not sure – ask.
I would strongly recommend that everyone reads Motorcycle Roadcraft.
I've got a copy and it's great reading. But just out of interest, do they still give it away on Bikesafe courses?I would strongly recommend that everyone reads Motorcycle Roadcraft.
I've also got a copy of "Not the blue book" but I'd say that Roadcraft is better.
from a car driver's point, try not to squeeze past and drop yourself right in front of the car at the front of the q and then not pull away fast when the lights change
try and get the drivers eye so that you both know each other are there, biggest blind spot seems to be over the right shoulder
try and get the drivers eye so that you both know each other are there, biggest blind spot seems to be over the right shoulder
. You are on a bike!steven182 said:
Chilli said:
Could you follow a mate through. Helped me quite a bit.
Don't know anyone that is into biking. Most of my mates think I'm a "bloody idiot" for buying a bike. bloody wet towels the lot of them.Its all good. This is a part of living I need to expirience.
My first go at filtering was York to Harrogate commute, first day of Great Yorkshire Show, dropping in and out quite slowly until somebody (have no idea who but if it was you then thanks matey!) decided to filter confidently... so I followed, and boy was that an education.
Even if you don't know anybody else who rides there will be a biker you can follow to get your confidence up.
Go for it, its the freedom that biking is about.
Even if you don't know anybody else who rides there will be a biker you can follow to get your confidence up.
Go for it, its the freedom that biking is about.
I sit to the right so there's more chance of the driver seeing me and moving over, I do like a quick flash of the indicator so I know they've seen me.
Leaving Knockhill one lane of the dual carriage way was closed and there was a mini bus in front of me, I was in his mirrors, moving about but he wouldnt move over for me.
3 guys filtered up behind me so I waved them through, thinking a gang of us will make them move.
These guys were revving like mad, in his mirrors, moving up to his left, but he wouldnt bloody move, stubborn old bugger! My bike was getting hot again too
Leaving Knockhill one lane of the dual carriage way was closed and there was a mini bus in front of me, I was in his mirrors, moving about but he wouldnt move over for me.
3 guys filtered up behind me so I waved them through, thinking a gang of us will make them move.
These guys were revving like mad, in his mirrors, moving up to his left, but he wouldnt bloody move, stubborn old bugger! My bike was getting hot again too
I have been enjoying filtering a lot, especially as we have temp lights near where I work at the moment and a railway crossing a bit further on.I keep things sensible though, but last week as I crept up the outside of traffic, the cars coming towards me (plenty of room at that section) had to start slowing and stopping.Some guy in a golf decided it would be funny to aim his car towards me at slow speed (no doubt due to the fact that it had taken him 10 minutes to get 50 yards and he was frustrated) and I assume he thought this would make me poop myself and force me to take evasive action.It didn't work, I just sat there looking at him and as he turned away again he came to a stop beside me.He then decided to voice his frustration and said: "f'kin kids on bikes, you're half the f'kin problem".I lifted my visor, pointed out that I was 38 years old and hadn't had a good row for ages, but that this could all change if he wanted me to turn around so we could both pull over a bit further down the road.He didn't look at me again and then slowly moved on 
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