Filtering

[Slaninar]

[quote author=dBfazer600 link=topic=9012.msg89639#msg89639 date=1374537783]
Do you and how long did it take you to filter with confidence and what are your do's & don'ts

Yes, I do it, I always have done, but that's because whilst I've only been riding a motorbike for about 6 years, I've been cycling for most of my life :-)

I like to get up front and put the bike and myself in front of any other vehicle to show my intention as I have been in a position when cage drivers will try and race me with little success but try and force me over. They do not like a bike progressing.

I wouldn't recommend that, it's aggressive and can lead to problems (as you've noticed). I prefer to filter up to the gap behind the first car stopped at traffic lights etc and then wait for the lights to change. If they've seen you and wait, then go ahead and give them a nice "thank you" wave, otherwise look for an opportunity to pass them a bit later.

Remember that, if it's on zig-zag lines, it's illegal to overtake ie have your front wheel cross the line of their front wheels, so don't do that.
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I regularly move to the first place at traffic lights. The logic is that motorcycle is a lot faster at start, so I won't slow people down - as if I wasn't there at all. If I stay behind the first car, I'm making a queue (AND skipping it   ).  So it is fairer to get there first, fly off (checking left and right for idiots going for "almost green still").

Of course, I do so when it is safe. Not always.



One question: how has this worked out for London so far?

"The advanced stop line (ASL) into the area designated for cyclists. London boroughs have recently started enforcing this!"


Is it a smart idea, or is it a pain in the neck. Asking because I would never stop in front of cars at a traffic light while on a bicycle. Would slow them down. Stay at the side, behind the first car, but never in front.  Does it make traffic move better, safer, or is it a bother?