Please report dangerous drivers to the police - Roadsafe. Report to plod, not just whinge here.

Not always easy to take the lane when someone is approaching at between 60 and 90 mph and has no idea you're about to move out though.

do it smoothly, with looks, people respond to faces

All of my road riding is on country roads. I always take primary position before blind bends, road narrowing, blind hills etc,. And 90% of the time the driver will still overtake. The only way I could stop overtaking would be to actually ride in the middle of the road (which I get very close to when I can hear cars coming in other direction that the driver behind me would have no awareness of)

I really fail to understand the thinking/lack of thinking of the drivers. I can only assume they either think nothing is likely to be coming in opposite direction or they just don't care and will just pull in without any thought to where I may be (which they do!)

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I was always taught (motorbike) lifesaver over shoulder, move into central position ahead of apex of bend - same on bike, echoing what is said above
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The other night had a WVM revving his engine behind me, aggressively pulling around me only to pull straight back in and slam on the anchors so he could dutifully take up his position in 'the queue' - always a pleasure, never a chore...thanks WVM

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Yeah, I don't understand it either. I used to not be so zealous about the primary position at obvious points like islands and bends, but some drivers still go for it. You have to assume the worse and basically police everyone behind you.

There seems to be an anxiety to pass cyclists as they're slower than cars, even in 20mph zones where they aren't. The fact cars slow other road users the most is not recognised.

absolutely this until culture changes ^^^

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