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BlakeG
Pop quiz - a 4x4 stops at a zebra crossing in front of you, do you:
a) Wait behind them. Although you can't see any peds past the oversized vehicle, there's bound to be one and nobody is waiting to cross so it's only gonna be a couple of seconds.
b) You were scanning the road hundreds of metres ahead waiting for your opportunity to pass the car. Having seen the pedestrian step out you see your chance. Computing their trajectory enables you to filter past on the correct side of the car at speed.
c) You are travelling at 15kmph - already on the limit of your fitness, handling abilities and the stopping distance of your poorly maintained bike. No way are you slowing down like the stupid car in front, what possible reason could they have for doing that anyway? You pick a side of the car at random, flop your bike in that direction without looking over your shoulder and hope for the best.
How did you fare:
a) Well done, you win a commuter medal and live to ride home.
b) Congratulations, you are a road warrior, mamils in hi-viz want to be you.
c) Commiserations, you are every nodder on my commute.