Watch that left turn lane beside you...

CTRider · 07-06-2005

...the guy in it might not turn left.

This was my drive to work this morning:

Aproaching my regular right turn on the way to work following a stop at the nearby Dunkin Donuts, a guy whips around me and the rest of the line of cars starting up from the red light. He breezes up the left turn lane and squeezes his way into the through traffic going through the intersection. I've seen a lot of boneheaded and inconsiderate maneuvers before, but this was a jawdropper how brazen he was when doing it. Usually, people at least make it look like they accidently ended up in the left lane and make it seem like they're waiting to be let in line. Not a bit of hesitation, and his SUV would have pancaked a bike.

Just a mile away, I was at a red light with a smaller pickup beside me in the left lane. When the light turned green and I headed into the intersection, he nearly sideswiped me. He backed off at the last second, realizing mine was much bigger than his (you know, the trucks). I certainly wouldn't have held my ground without 4400 lbs of steel around me, though.

So, watch that left lane beside you. If the guy goes straight, he might not see you in his blind spot.

**Spok** · 07-06-2005

great reminder.

luvda6R · 07-07-2005

also look for people turning on their left blinker, and when you proceed to go around them on their right they abruptly bang a right instead - that happened to a friend last weekend and he got tagged

CTRider · 07-07-2005

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Originally Posted by luvda6R

also look for people turning on their left blinker, and when you proceed to go around them on their right they abruptly bang a right instead - that happened to a friend last weekend and he got tagged

Probably a good idea to question every blinker in case it's a leftover from another turn.

Ricer64 · 07-08-2005

I've seen that same maneuver used a lot up here. I think it stems from all the CT, drivers coming here for college.

They don't intend to do anything accept steal your right of way, and if that means killing someone in the process, Oh well, I didn't see them officer. Yeah right!!

Al

luvda6R · 07-08-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTRider

Probably a good idea to question every blinker in case it's a leftover from another turn.

true, good point...I pretty much question EVERYTHING when I'm out there

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CTRider TV Guru Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,599	Watch that left turn lane beside you... ...the guy in it might not turn left. This was my drive to work this morning: Aproaching my regular right turn on the way to work following a stop at the nearby Dunkin Donuts, a guy whips around me and the rest of the line of cars starting up from the red light. He breezes up the left turn lane and squeezes his way into the through traffic going through the intersection. I've seen a lot of boneheaded and inconsiderate maneuvers before, but this was a jawdropper how brazen he was when doing it. Usually, people at least make it look like they accidently ended up in the left lane and make it seem like they're waiting to be let in line. Not a bit of hesitation, and his SUV would have pancaked a bike. Just a mile away, I was at a red light with a smaller pickup beside me in the left lane. When the light turned green and I headed into the intersection, he nearly sideswiped me. He backed off at the last second, realizing mine was much bigger than his (you know, the trucks). I certainly wouldn't have held my ground without 4400 lbs of steel around me, though. So, watch that left lane beside you. If the guy goes straight, he might not see you in his blind spot. __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum

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Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 36,699	great reminder. __________________ AUGUST 2006 MOM In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed. Official Cup Holder Inspection Officer

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luvda6R Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 495	also look for people turning on their left blinker, and when you proceed to go around them on their right they abruptly bang a right instead - that happened to a friend last weekend and he got tagged __________________ '05 ZX-6R Two Bros CF V.A.L.E. Zero Gravity Double Bubble Last edited by luvda6R : 07-07-2005 at 01:21 PM.

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Ricer64 Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Morrisville, Vermont Posts: 344	I've seen that same maneuver used a lot up here. I think it stems from all the CT, drivers coming here for college. They don't intend to do anything accept steal your right of way, and if that means killing someone in the process, Oh well, I didn't see them officer. Yeah right!! Al __________________ 1980 Kawasaki KZ250 LTD 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD 1991 Kawasaki Vulcan 500

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