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As a member of the cycling community I believe that signalling and moving slowly to the right without looking would be perfectly safe if ever driver drove as they should.
You may have signalled to the person behind you who slows down, but there may be a cyclists, motorcyclist or other road user behind them who has not seen you or your signal and who does not realise why the vehicle in front of the is slowing. Not knowing of your intention they may attempt an overtake.
Looking > signalling
Though ideally
- Look
- Signal if required
- Conduct lifesaver check before making the turn
- Look
dancing james
I agree - that said any driver should be overtaking wide and at a decent, safe speed (meaning that the will not hit someone turning right unless they do it suddenly) or driving a safe distance back so that they do not hit an idiot who onl signals and does not check.
As an individual I try to cycle as well as I can and both signal and look, because not looking is dangerous. As a member of the cycling community I believe that signalling and moving slowly to the right without looking would be perfectly safe if ever driver drove as they should.