Simple solution. Don't splint lanes. It's just dumb.
Splitting lanes makes perfect sense. We're not talking about going 100mph when traffic is 80mph, but rather going a few more mph when traffic is going slow, less than 30 mph. Removing ourselves from getting rear-ended in slow heavy traffic is a safety strategy.Simple solution. Don't splint lanes. It's just dumb.
I see tons of videos where people are getting in an accident while lane splitting. While it may be legal, that doesn't make it safe, nor smart. Much like riding side by side. It eliminates exit options. My opinion as far as preventing getting rear ended is that it's all about lane position and paying attention to what's behind you. When I'm stopped or going slow, I always angle my bike and leave enough room so I can get around the car ahead of me in a hurry. I'd rather do that and drop my bike or run into the car ahead of me than be run over. Just my opinion though. Even if I was legally allowed to do it in MN, I wouldn't.Splitting lanes makes perfect sense. We're not talking about going 100mph when traffic is 80mph, but rather going a few more mph when traffic is going slow, less than 30 mph. Removing ourselves from getting rear-ended in slow heavy traffic is a safety strategy.
It's dumb to split lanes in MN. Drivers here are terrible. They're either clueless and don't line up nicely or check thier blind spots, or they'll get pissed that you're not as miserable as them and will open their doors on you. In fact, I could make the argument that commuting through the metro area on a bike is just plain dumb.
But in CA it makes sense. And in some parts of the world it's almost required if you want to get to your destination. Drivers line up nicely and give you lots of room (even on my FJR with bags I was able to lane-share), they don't make sudden moves, and it's only the occasional jealous midwest ******* tourist in Los Angeles that will give you problems.
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