"Take the Lane" to avoid right hooks. Is it safe?

[lucaseq77]

Whatever works best for your safety... Don't be killed by an idiot ...

[drsquirrel0]

Safe - I would say yes, mainly because you have the defence of the car in front of you also turning right.

Obviously doesn't mean you couldn't get crushed, but hopefull you + car turning right will make whoever is following take more notice.

[elilichtenberg]

the thing about bicycling in traffic is there does not seem to be any absolutes. you try to follow the law as best you can but if you need to save yourself from becoming street pizza by disobeying traffic laws, well, call me johnny law breaker.