"John Benn" wrote in message
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"Bill" wrote in message
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On 16/08/2012 14:14, John Benn wrote:
The Highway Code 163 says:

If the queue
on your right is moving more slowly than you are, you may pass on the
left


You have published the answer. Please learn to read.

Why not overtake on the right? You are more likely to be seen by a driver
by passing on the right. There are generally fewer blind spots to the
right of vehicles because of the position of the driver.

I do sometimes overtake motor vehicles on there right, in order to do so you
must 'take the lane' this is often not appreciated by all the motorists,
most also do not leave enough room between themselves and the vehicle in
front for an overtake on the right side.
As many cyclists do not wish to hinder the progress of a motor vehicle they
will usually stay to the left of a lane, even when overtaking.

I disagree about the blind spots, the obstructions like roof pillars are
closer to the drivers head on the right, so hide a greater amount of
whatever maybe there.