Originally Posted by
Unca_Sam
The overtaking driver's responsibility was to not hit anything in front of them. End of Story. The rider chose his line for his own reasons, flats, upcoming turns, whatever. The rider has a right to use the road and not get killed or maimed as a result.
I do agree with this in principle; however the prudent rider should recognise the shortcomings of other road users as well as the probability that certain conditions may enhance these shortcomings.