Cars and Bikes: Tips for Getting the Best of Both
Just always make sure that the drivers have noticed you and can “read” what you're up to (using e.g. hand signs). It's never worth it to risk being in a accident so if possible, wait those few extra seconds. A bike bell is pretty convenient. And it never hurts to make a “thank you sign” when a driver was so nice to give you priority. We got to work together instead of against each other. Being polite never killed a person.
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