Institute of Advanced Motorists giving cycling tips?
March 25, 2010
Posted by:Oliver Jeffcott
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has urged cyclists to make themselves seen and to “claim their lane” by moving out into the middle of the road when approaching a junction or parked cars, but hugging the curb at other times. It is interesting that a driving organisation is giving cycling tips, especially when this advice is flawed.
Cyclists are at risk of not being seen when riding close to the kerb. This can also encourage drivers to overtake when it is not safe to do so - i.e. when there is a gap of less than 1.5 metres. Perhaps it would be better for the IAM to give advice to motorists rather than feeding misleading advice to cyclists.