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Originally Posted by DownInFlames
Moving to the left when passing a cyclist on a narrow shoulder is the safe, smart thing to do. You shouldn't do otherwise because the guy behind you might be an ####### roadrager.
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Yes.
Especially when it comes to highways, dont slow down, but maintain a consistent speed and predictable movements,.
It is safest to move left when passing cyclists and if someone has to slow down for the few seconds it takes to pass the cyclists then so goddamned be it.
People sometimes forget how much air cars move when travelling at that speed. Especially larger vehicles, you pass too close to a cyclist at those speeds?
I've always said, when you're highway driving, its a marathon not a race. You dont need to be going 160+ all the time, where the hell are you going in such a rush? Enjoy the drive.
Some of my favourite long-distance journeys were in my VW Westfalia and that thing weighed as much as a Tank and had like 80 horsepower...you were lucky if you could touch 120 and even then it took a while. No sudden moves with that thing.
You're on the Highway, wherever you're going you are unlikely to get there soon and unless you're either Smokey and/or The Bandit you've probably got plenty of time to get there.