tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post3379403828507640285..comments2024-01-05T11:00:30.673-06:00Comments on DFW Point-to-Point: Traffic 101 WrapupSteve Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-23824209985766990572010-02-09T18:43:07.282-06:002010-02-09T18:43:07.282-06:002. there is no right answer here. The law is vag...2. there is no right answer here. The law is vague and not settled (ie, not hashed and rehashed through the courts). What works for you is going to vary from place to place. The only right answer is that you undeniably have a right to ride in the RH traffic lane if you choose.<br />3. Your current approach is best practice.<br />4. Again, there is no right answer. <br />6. You should signal whatever action is immediately next. In other words, you should signal a turning motion, if you're changing lanes to prepare for a right turn at the next stop. Then, having changed lanes, you should signal the stop. After having come to a stop, you should signal the turn and proceed. If you leave enough time between signals, motorists will not be confused. In any case, lane position and head movements are also signals of intent, even if they're not enshrined in law. Bear in mind that the primary goal is always clear communication with the other road users; adherence to the law is a secondary goal.Lylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747334597464373005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-3296033155890262742010-01-19T15:04:46.019-06:002010-01-19T15:04:46.019-06:00It sounds like a good class. I may try to make it ...It sounds like a good class. I may try to make it sometime in the future.Rat Trap Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123315525301010775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-85355929554867768302010-01-18T22:17:05.394-06:002010-01-18T22:17:05.394-06:00Preston's opinion on this would carry a lot of...Preston's opinion on this would carry a lot of weight. I don't think there really IS an "official" answer on the questions, which is partly why I asked them. They're all situations I encounter directly and which are not clearly covered by either Forester's writings or by LAB education materials. It may be that the answers vary from cyclist to cyclist and in different situations. So be it.<br /><br />Some of this is not very cut and dried. Even "Effective Cycling" shows cyclists riding on a highway shoulder on the back cover. Presumably Forester could have asked for a different photo if he found it objectionable.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-91175332392860860152010-01-18T21:32:29.610-06:002010-01-18T21:32:29.610-06:00Hey ya'll, thanks for coming out, and thanks f...Hey ya'll, thanks for coming out, and thanks for putting up with me/us this weekend. Steve, I don't know if you'll ever get an 'official' reply on some of the questions, but we can go directly to the source at some point if you want. I'm thinking of doing a FW century some time this spring, and we can call Preston in Austin to get some solid answers for you. <br /><br />Guys and gals, I can't thank you enough for your participation and enthusiasm. I look forward to riding with you each again.whareaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824055294445501713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-70999477064017428372010-01-18T05:08:11.026-06:002010-01-18T05:08:11.026-06:00Eliot. Yup, I had my "high vis" black cy...Eliot. Yup, I had my "high vis" black cycling jacket on. Actually it was warm enough that I later shed it.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-15427111072119826952010-01-18T00:07:34.264-06:002010-01-18T00:07:34.264-06:00@Steve --- your comment about the ponytail cracked...@Steve --- your comment about the ponytail cracked me up. I thought it was hilarious. Of course, I wasn't too worried about losing the pony tail for two reasons: 1) it wasn't mine and 2) i have been (knock on wood) blessed in the hair department, shall we say? :)<br /><br />it was great to take the class with you.<br /><br />peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-46140740107902643722010-01-17T23:33:27.240-06:002010-01-17T23:33:27.240-06:00Everyone is so visible!Everyone is so visible!Eliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020252220736122346noreply@blogger.com