Originally Posted by
terrymorse
This is why you take the lane at intersections. To be seen.
What you mean. The bike lane runs parallel to the road and continues right after the intersection.
I mean you exit the bike lane just before the intersection and merge into vehicle lane. Then you ride in the center of the vehicle lane, so no idiot driver tries to squeeze past you from behind.
When you're well through the intersection, you may then return to the bike lane.