The classic right hook, a motorist passing on the left and then
turning right in front of a bicycle, can be discouraged with
assertive lane position. Here’s a variation on the right hook
that is even easier to avoid. When faced with a long line of
cars at a red light, it’s tempting for a bicyclist to snake up
to the front using the narrow space between the cars and the
curb. But as you approach the front of the line, the car at the
front could turn right and collide with you. (If cars are parked
on the side, you are also at risk of being “doored” by a
suddenly opened car door.) This is an easy one to prevent. Don’t
pass on the right! The Second Layer of Crash Prevention is
“Follow the rules of the road”, and the rule of the road says we
pass on the left, not right. Take your place in line at the red
light or stop sign. Motorists should be aware that cyclists and
pedestrians may try to fill that narrow space to the right. As a
motorist, you can prevent this kind of right hook by checking
for traffic to the rig