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Originally Posted by adouglas
Solid advice.
I'd add the following:
RELAX and go with the flow. Keep pace with traffic.
Do a head check before changing lanes. This helps with situational awareness and also cues drivers that you're about to change lanes.
Do not worry about what's immediately behind you (new riders often obsess over this). There's nothing you can do about that guy. (If you're last in line at a stop light, however, it might be a good idea to watch your mirror for that texting idiot who might rear-end you.)
Plan well ahead. Look through the windows of the car in front of you to anticipate sudden slowdowns. Watch for brake lights.
Position yourself so you always have an escape route.
Stay out of drivers' blind spots.
If you're going to pass, pass. Don't plant yourself next to someone's fender and stay there.
Get out of the passing lane if you're not passing (huge pet peeve of mine).
Go ahead and use your high beam. I've found that when following a driver hogging the passing lane, high beam plus a slow weave from center to alignment with the driver's side mirror can do wonders... people wake up and realize there's a bike behind them, and will move over more often than not.
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