I have been cut off 3 times, road hours 5!

[Emefef]

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No flame from me. I was just too pussy to say the same thing

LOL....it's easier if most people already think you're an *****.

 

[Macs]

So I may get flamed for this, and I admit I wasn't there - but here's what I see in the video:
The motorist in the car (fiat?) is clearly anxious to move to the right, and probably would have made a double lane change if not for the solid line - a surprise, but a pleasant one. Right around then the rider rolls off the throttle - whether it was to maintain the following distance from the car ahead, or in anticipation of the fiat moving all the way into the lane, I don't know. But what did the driver in the fiat see? When he hits the broken line section, if he did see the bike before, he probably can't see it now. Is it the riders fault? Absolutely not. Could the rider have influenced the outcome? It looks like it. Even maintaining the original speed could have made a difference, but once the rider slowed, as if prepared for the the lane change, he should have slowed more to be out of the blind spot. There is no good blocking position in a cage's blind spot.
That's why I wouldn't call that being "cut off". The driver's intentions were clear.
As for the comment about passing on the right, there's a difference between moving into the right (vs. left) lane to overtake, and simply being in traffic that is moving faster. That's going to happen. Being in the blind spot, knowing the driver wants over, and seeing the signal on, that's not a good time to pass when you've already adjusted speed.

Agreed, I saw that move coming a mile away. Whether or not the rider is at fault, it's ALWAYS on us to be the best "drivers" on the road and to be hyper-aware. Being "dead right" just isn't worth it.

 

[RedDogDarren]

And guess what my blocking lane advocates, when the car realizes you're beside them they would have already hit you or come close to it...

Lane blocking is being in a position to discourage the sharing of your lane when seen by a car driver. Riding along beside a car is called "sitting in their blind spot inviting disaster" which is what you seem to think blocking position is.

I don't know you as a rider and you could have all the right things down as part of your skillset. BUT......you don't seem to understand the references being used here and are arguing based on wrong assumptions. Read a book or take a course to explain the terminology. No offense intended but you are arguing that the sky is purple when others say it's blue.

 

[RedDogDarren]

carry a few rocks in your pocket, when it happens suprise them with a gift through there windon then kick it down a gear

Great advice but if your target is anything like me (vendictive to the extreme with a good eye for detail in bikes and riders) I would find the cretin eventually, pick the bike up and drop it on him.

 

[95teggy]

So I may get flamed for this, and I admit I wasn't there - but here's what I see in the video:
The motorist in the car (fiat?) is clearly anxious to move to the right, and probably would have made a double lane change if not for the solid line - a surprise, but a pleasant one. Right around then the rider rolls off the throttle - whether it was to maintain the following distance from the car ahead, or in anticipation of the fiat moving all the way into the lane, I don't know. But what did the driver in the fiat see? When he hits the broken line section, if he did see the bike before, he probably can't see it now. Is it the riders fault? Absolutely not. Could the rider have influenced the outcome? It looks like it. Even maintaining the original speed could have made a difference, but once the rider slowed, as if prepared for the the lane change, he should have slowed more to be out of the blind spot. There is no good blocking position in a cage's blind spot.
That's why I wouldn't call that being "cut off". The driver's intentions were clear.
As for the comment about passing on the right, there's a difference between moving into the right (vs. left) lane to overtake, and simply being in traffic that is moving faster. That's going to happen. Being in the blind spot, knowing the driver wants over, and seeing the signal on, that's not a good time to pass when you've already adjusted speed.

LOL! Holy over analyzation.
It was as simple as this: I'm just riding along jamming to tunes, a random fiat makes a lane change to the centre lane and I think nothing of it and continue on. He didn't seem like he was trying to get into the right lane at that point (plus the next exit is quite far away).
As for the slight acceleration, it was to keep up with traffic, you can see me accelerate again at teh end of the video. Moron still should have done a quick shoulder check.
Even if I hadn't accelerated it would have been a close lane change.

That, kids...is why we don't pass cars on the right. Bad idea in a car, worse idea on a bike.

I don't know if you've heard of left lane hoggers but it's next to impossible to pass on the left these days (As you can see even a truck is in the left lane wtf).

 

[Apollo95]

generally dangerous drivers are dangerous drivers regardless of blocking position.
also, very small percentage of drivers are aware and look far enough ahead to know what's ahead and to plan in advance.

so, as some has mentioned, us being smaller and with less protection we have to be ultra aware of everything happening around us, and in my experience i find it just as important to know what's happening behind as well as what is happening beside and ahead.

I set my left mirror for left blindsport checks to know who is to my left while riding (also i ALWAYS look/turn my head to make sure it's clear to switch to left lane). Right mirror i devote to checking what's behind me and slightly to the right lane, as what i find to be most dangerous are the Speeder who choose to WEAVE through traffic. You have to be aware of aggressive drivers approaching from behind, because although blocking position makes you more visible say in teh left lane for cars approaching from right or middle lane to get into the left lane, STill having cars behind you can make it tougher for a speeder who is Weaving to see you in front of the car they're planning on cutting off next.
SO, i always (especially when on HWY) try to glance at my right mirror to see if there is an aggressive driver making weaving moves and passing everyone, THOSE drivers are the ones that cut you off in a dangerous manner.

As for the unaware, or tired from work driver who is barely able to think yet has chosen to drive,
they tend to driver slower and let's face it, on a bike we have can out run, out brake and out maneuver every car on the road. so should be able to avoid those oblivious drivers who amaze me that they even have a driver's license by just enjoying the bike and pushing up the speed or being aware of where you're at with regards to traffic to make a move to the lane next to you etc... again when you stay aware of what's behind you it also gives you outs with regards to emergencies and extremes that require quick maneuvering.

now this is how i behave on the road. and i welcome any criticism and/or advice that can help me improve on my formulation.

thanks for reading.

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