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Always ride in the middle of a lane when traveling.
Many bikers may be tempted to travel along a lane on the sides (width was designed for cars and trucks). It is not recommended because
1. the car or truck behind will be tempted to overtake you, with 2/3 of the lane available to them
2. the 2-thirds of the lane at its sides, are the most used part of the lane, and could have rubber-debris
3. you may give the wrong impression that you are switching lanes
Another tip, never ride on the white-painted lines or arrows on the roads. Many of them are "old type" paint from old days, and they are proven to be slippery and dangerous under certain wet or snow conditions. New regulations have since been implemented to ensure new paint (anti-slip) are used on our roads (in Switzerland).
However, when one stops at a red-light (first in line), it is polite to stop with room for another biker to line up in parallel (but half body behind).
Certain countries encourage this, while others disallow this.
Hope you find this a useful safety tip and feel free to share yours.
Ride safe
Joe.
Many bikers may be tempted to travel along a lane on the sides (width was designed for cars and trucks). It is not recommended because
1. the car or truck behind will be tempted to overtake you, with 2/3 of the lane available to them
2. the 2-thirds of the lane at its sides, are the most used part of the lane, and could have rubber-debris
3. you may give the wrong impression that you are switching lanes
Another tip, never ride on the white-painted lines or arrows on the roads. Many of them are "old type" paint from old days, and they are proven to be slippery and dangerous under certain wet or snow conditions. New regulations have since been implemented to ensure new paint (anti-slip) are used on our roads (in Switzerland).
However, when one stops at a red-light (first in line), it is polite to stop with room for another biker to line up in parallel (but half body behind).
Certain countries encourage this, while others disallow this.
Hope you find this a useful safety tip and feel free to share yours.
Ride safe
Joe.