what do you do?

It's situational.

Some of it comes with experience.

If they're trying to get out of the passing lane and into the driving lane, then by all means I let them, whether I have to speed up or slow down to give them room.

If they're getting in to do a turn, then I may let them in in front and then accelerate around them.

If they're trying to be a bother then I'll slow down and may make a turn after they've passed an intersection.

I don't play games on the road.
 
I understand it may be hard in heavy traffic, but maybe you're riding in their blind spot and they don't see you? In either case, let them in, they are in a big metal cage and will always win in a collision.
 
I normally just slow down. I'd rather yield than be caught under someone's tires. That said, last night on my way home, some clueless DA started moving into my lane on the 401 while fixing her make-up in the rear view mirror. I let loose some expletives and stood my ground. 5 minutes later, she was stopped dead in the far left passing lane with no one in front of her as she texted.
 
homme de fer said:
I normally just slow down. I'd rather yield than be caught under someone's tires. That said, last night on my way home, some clueless DA started moving into my lane on the 401 while fixing her make-up in the rear view mirror. I let loose some expletives and stood my ground. 5 minutes later, she was stopped dead in the far left passing lane with no one in front of her as she texted.
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And you didn't stop and make her eat the cellphone?
You gotta love these egocentric b**ches, and it's full of them...
 
- Drivers will do what you let them. Be courteous, not weak.
- Be aware, but don't look at them, it's acknowledgement that you've seen them, some will take that as an opportunity to cut in.
- Eyes forward, driving means making the decisions, not waiting to react.
- Brakes correct your errors. Think about what you could have done differently to not have needed the brakes at all.
 
nearace said:
I have been squeezed alot recently by cagers moving into my lane,what do you do back off and let them in?or give it the horn and gas?
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Stop riding in their blind spot.

Better to keep an eye on them in front of you than have them in behind you and ticked off at you. Food for thought.
 
I used to pull over and cry a little to myself, then shake my fist in the air and yell "WHY ME?!"

Since then, i grew a goatee and bought myself a SOA hoodie, no problems after that. :cool:
 
AGAVE said:
I used to pull over and cry a little to myself, then shake my fist in the air and yell "WHY ME?!"

Since then, i grew a goatee and bought myself a SOA hoodie, no problems after that. :cool:
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You are so freaking cool! :agave:
 
nfq said:
Stop riding in their blind spot.

Better to keep an eye on them in front of you than have them in behind you and ticked off at you. Food for thought.
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not likely In I have 25 yrs safe driving with my employer,these are people that think they can squeeze a bike off the road imo.
 
nearace said:
not likely In I have 25 yrs safe driving with my employer,these are people that think they can squeeze a bike off the road imo.
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Then you have to 'ride with authority.' Don't be tentative. Make your movements with decisiveness. You have to be aware of what's around you but if you start giving way to someone who is obviously trying to force you out, then that person will certainly continue to force you over. You have to know when to draw the line between being nervy and being foolhardy, however.

On multi-lane roads your blocking position is dictated by the direction from which trouble is most likely to come. For example if you're on the highway and passing an on-ramp, choose the blocking position that is most visible to people coming down that ramp. This makes you more likely to be seen by these people, while simultaneously making your position less attractive as an entry point for them.

As others have said, stay out of people's blind spots. Make eye contact with the other drivers. Don't be shy about using your horn. Stand on the bloody thing if they don't take notice. Most, though not all of these drivers will be embarrassed into stopping their movement, as your horn will have everyone looking in that direction.
 
on my to-do list for next riding season, is installed a Stebel. I've seen first hand the difference it makes for a few of my riding friends, and it's a solid investment.
 
Rob MacLennan said:
Then you have to 'ride with authority.' Don't be tentative. Make your movements with decisiveness. You have to be aware of what's around you but if you start giving way to someone who is obviously trying to force you out, then that person will certainly continue to force you over. You have to know when to draw the line between being nervy and being foolhardy, however.

On multi-lane roads your blocking position is dictated by the direction from which trouble is most likely to come. For example if you're on the highway and passing an on-ramp, choose the blocking position that is most visible to people coming down that ramp. This makes you more likely to be seen by these people, while simultaneously making your position less attractive as an entry point for them.

As others have said, stay out of people's blind spots. Make eye contact with the other drivers. Don't be shy about using your horn. Stand on the bloody thing if they don't take notice. Most, though not all of these drivers will be embarrassed into stopping their movement, as your horn will have everyone looking in that direction.
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+1! plus I have a Stebel. Very effective with this strategy.

Also, in heavy traffic don't leave a large gap in front of you which will tempt some cager to try to cut in (unless someone is tailgating you).
 
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