The classic scooterists club magazine

Filtering tips

5 May 2012

The Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM), head of riding standards is Peter Rodger, who offers this advice on filtering:

• Plan ahead when approaching long queues. Make a decision in advance for passing each vehicle, but be ready to change your plans if the traffic situation changes
• Be prepared for vehicles to move out or change lanes, particularly approaching junctions
• In bus lanes, watch for cars that want to turn left across your path
• Be aware of cyclists wearing earphones – they may not know you’re there
• Watch side roads. Drivers waiting to emerge will be looking for larger vehicles – not necessarily a motorbike
• When filtering give other vehicles time to notice you’re there – don’t arrive too quickly
• Wait behind stationary vehicles unless you're sure you can get past them before they start to move. – avoid sitting next to them where you can be in a blind spot.

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