Not the official close pass

Same roundabout and exit. Almost the same line (actually a little further out). Two cars approach behind. The outcome is very different. So what did I do different here? Almost nothing. What did the drivers do differently though.....

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• cycling
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[BeeRich33]

Why don't you get a rear view mirror instead of always turning your head? There are mirrors you know.

[magnatom]

I do know. However, mirrors create blind spots. Therefore I feel happier looking around (gives me 360 vision). Also it is possible to depend too much on the mirror, which can discourage you fro vital 'looks back'. I'll stick to turning my head and swivelling my eyes! :-)

[janipewter]

What sort of distance should you keep to the side of a cyclist when overtaking one then? As I never overtake a cyclist unless the oncoming lane is clear, as I normally go at least half way or 2/3 of the way into the opposite lane to overtake, ensuring I leave plenty of space.

[magnatom]

That's a good overtake. Generally the advice is leave enough space for the cyclist to fall into. Most overtakes follow this advice as did the cars in this video :-)

[EkimCF]

Motorcycles are fitted with mirrors, but in rider training you're taught to always use rearward glances before changing direction.

Then again... so are car drivers (blind spot checks)...

[Garfieldmad]

At least 3 feet or 1 metre. That's from your wing mirror to the tip of the handlebar.

[magnatom]

There is the Clyde Tunnel acoustic test, my son learning to cycle, 3 videos of me just cycling through the tunnel, the cycle lane hater (which I found amusing). :-)

[staticfire91]

The only other positive one I recall is the flood since you liked meeting all those people.

[magnatom]

Damn! So I did. There are others you know! :-)

[magnatom]

You stand corrected! LOL!