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Old 02-06-13, 08:09 PM   #1
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Hello org, had a close call today avoided by both myself and the driver.
The road is a 40, with two lanes and driveways kurbside.

I was in the right hand lane (Blue) doing 40 with no other cars on the road looking to take the next left, as I changed lane on the slight curve a car was pulling out of a driveway (red).

I cancelled my lane change as I saw him pull out and he stopped halfway into the left lane.



No accident, I slowed down in the right lane and then changed lanes and made my exit.

I recognised the driver and since messaged him lightheartedly mentioning the incident and he said " i held back u was lucky... tbh i thought u were stickin to thee outside lane.. ur the dangerous rider cuttin back into the inside lane lol... "


I don't think it was dangerous, what do you think, was it bad riding changing lanes on a curve, even a small one?
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Old 02-06-13, 08:17 PM   #2
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In my mind... it was his fault, he should of checked both ways twice before he pulled out of his driveway.. (learnt that the other day on my driving lesson
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Old 02-06-13, 09:05 PM   #3
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If he saw you and thought you were staying in the outside lane, its his fault. You have right of way. He has to assume a car/bike on the road with right of way may change lanes. The fact you were indicating makes it even worse. He should've waited.
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Old 02-06-13, 09:07 PM   #4
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Tbf from his text response he sounds like a dimwit, and i think that shows in his road sense
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Old 02-06-13, 09:11 PM   #5
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Just curious, but with no other cars around, why were you in the outside lane?
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Old 02-06-13, 10:18 PM   #6
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I had just turned off Fossets way, right off of the roundabout southbound turning west. Here is the map of the road and around it.

Well I'm glad it's not just me being stubborn, I couldn't be bothered to argue with him.

Perhaps I'll try and be in lane before or after the curve as one day I might not be so lucky, especially as I take this route home from work everyday, twice in fact as I come home for lunch.

Appreciate the comments.
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Old 02-06-13, 10:51 PM   #7
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I had just turned off Fossets way, right off of the roundabout southbound turning west. Here is the map of the road and around it.

Well I'm glad it's not just me being stubborn, I couldn't be bothered to argue with him.

Perhaps I'll try and be in lane before or after the curve as one day I might not be so lucky, especially as I take this route home from work everyday, twice in fact as I come home for lunch.

Appreciate the comments.

Best solution... Kick his wing mirror and pin the bloody throttle back!!!!
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Old 02-06-13, 10:58 PM   #8
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Best solution... Kick his wing mirror and pin the bloody throttle back!!!!
Haha, thing is, I know the guy and he's not that bad all things considered, could be worse, could be EDL like a few of his mates.
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Old 02-06-13, 11:38 PM   #9
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I had just turned off Fossets way, right off of the roundabout southbound turning west. Here is the map of the road and around it.
Sorry, I don't buy that

I know that stretch of road and the roundabout very well (I always use Waitrose to fill up with petrol) - coming off the roundabout (turning right) the only reason to stay in the offside lane is if there is another vehicle inside of you.

However, the bottom line is he WAS in the wrong for not looking properly, but IMO you didn't do yourself any favours by being in the offside lane - he may have thought you were there to let him out safely.

Anyway - no-one hurt or vehicles damaged Just use the experience to learn from.
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Old 02-06-13, 11:49 PM   #10
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There was a car to my left on the roundabout so I did exit onto the offside lane, from there on I usually change anywhere from straight away to after the bend.

I see what you mean by he may have thought i was letting him out, though I even have full size indicators on that bike and I did use them!

Ps. a nice roundabout when it's empty isnt it
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