How to avoid the five most common bike-car collisions.
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Right Cross
A motorist fails to see a cyclist and makes a right turn in front of an oncoming cyclist–it accounts for almost half of all bike-car crashes, according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Centre (PBIC).
AVOID IT:
If you see a car turning into your path, turn left into the lane with the vehicle. Plus, don’t creep into the intersection at red lights to get a head start.
If only this (always/really) worked – my attempt at “taking the lane” nearly got me run over, so now I just stop and waiting until it’s clear to go. People just don’t look, and/or just don’t care.