advice on how not to get wiped out flitering

[nathandenniso...]

I have done a fair bit of filtering, but do so when I feel confident enough there is a big enough gap. Today down a NSL road traffic was at a stand still one way and nothing coming the other way (not a thick white lane), I started filtering on the other side of the road at no more than 15mph, all of a sudden some big 4x4 decides he can't be bothered waiting and does a U turn without looking, I had to slam on and just came to a stop, I shouted at him and bibbed and he didn't even acknowledge me. Was there anything I could have done to make sure this doesn't happen again ( I do observe and treat all car drivers like idiots), or sometimes is there just nothing you can do to avoid a situation like that?

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

In a situation like that I find it's best to filter more in the other lane if you can. Then if someone does something stupid you have more time to react. Can't pre-empt them all though I'm afraid.
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[MotorbikerTom]

Everyone has their own style of filtering, some go slowly to be extra safe, some go quick, but it's all to do with what the road is (a dual carriageway or single carriageway) and how the car drivers are. You always get some drivers who stick as close to the car next to them as possible so you can't get past, but equally there are car drivers who move across to give you more space. Like you say there will always be the possibility of someone cutting across lanes or in your case doing a u-turn, but that is when the speed you are travelling matters. If your going quick then obviously you have less time to react, but if your going slowly it is easier to react and to predict as you have more time to see what the car is doing before they move.

Stay safe bro
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I totally want recordings of how it sounds Rogerborg

OT: I think watching the wheels is very sound advice. You don't have to watch them obsessively, just keep an eye as you pass the cars. Unfortunately, filtering is a risk in itself and it pisses off a lot of car drivers who have their little moments of the green eyed monster when they realise they're still stuck in traffic for the forseeable future.

If I don't trust a car, I tend to slow down a little more. Too many cars I've come up to and there's been that little '... I don't trust you' niggle. I've slowed down and 'lo! Half the time they've pulled some moronic stunt. Like a U-Turn.

Pace yourself and be safe. And resist the urge to kick in the doors of the drivers who try to kill you.
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The beauty of filtering and having the opposite lane clear is you can stay wider. Use the road so you can scan further. It's easy to be too quick in that situation so easy does it.
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[Rogerborg]

Robust denial, it'll never be prosecuted.

I like the suggestion of just opening their rear door. It's non destructive, gets them out of their cocoon, and if they do go mental over it, they have no reasonable mitigation for over-reacting.
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[TheSmiler]

Hmm this video may give you some nice tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-1QKVtuvHg
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[anthony_r6]

Someone mentioned opening the rear door of a car as they drove past a while back, ever since I've been DYING for someone to p*ss me off in traffic so I could do this. As of yet it hasn't happened, but I live in hope
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[Alex_B]

Bah, I dunno. I think they could probably do you for interfering with personal property or some shit like that.

Breaking a Mirror is also probably out of the realms of actions taken as the guy behind would be a witness and someone would have your number, guaranteed!!!!
Criminal damage, coupled with undue care etc, etc.

It's a nice thought but in the real world, not really feasible.

Saying that, I'd love to see the Biker in front go for it!!!
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[Louise]

Everyones style of filtering is different.... If trafic is at a standstill, and nothing is comming the other way, I tend to stick as far to the right as I can so drivers see me, if they wish to do a U turn in the road.
I dont filter all the time, depends on the situation. But, its other objects you need to worrie about aswell.
Last week, a known spot of traffic heading out of portsmouth was as a standstill... I filtered out, which was clear - only to have a U turner, and a person walk right out (in front of a lorry so I couldnt see) But, I was slow and managed to stop.
Some people seem to think if a heavy load gives way, its clear for them, and not to look..
So be carefull if passing a bus/lorry

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[Alex_B]

Na mate, that's fair enough. If you feel that way, no worries.

It's just that that's how it's done. (just my opinion)

I really don't think his life is in any more danger than needs be though.

All filtering is a calculated risk, his road is straight, he has ample view of the road and traffic ahead.
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