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Driver Behavior When Overtaking Cyclists Riding in Different Group Configurations on Two-Lane Rural Roads

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  • Ana María Pérez-Zuriaga

    (Highway Engineering Research Group, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera sn, 46022 Valencia, Spain)

  • Sara Moll

    (Highway Engineering Research Group, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera sn, 46022 Valencia, Spain)

  • Griselda López

    (Highway Engineering Research Group, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera sn, 46022 Valencia, Spain)

  • Alfredo García

    (Highway Engineering Research Group, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera sn, 46022 Valencia, Spain)

Abstract

The presence of cyclists on Spanish rural roads is ever increasing and currently frequent, and thus becoming a serious safety concern. In rural environments, the risk of a crash is higher than in rural areas. The main cause is the higher speed of motor vehicles during overtaking manoeuvres. This manoeuvre is especially challenging when cyclists ride in groups as they may change size, length, shape, and speed along their route. These variables and those related to road cross-section can influence driver behaviour when overtaking a group of cyclists. To study this, instrumented bicycles were used to ride along five road segments with different geometric and traffic characteristics. Cyclists rode individually and in groups. Overtaking was evaluated by analysing the lateral distance, the speed, and other characteristics of the manoeuvre. Wider roads presented higher lateral clearances and overtaking speeds. Narrower roads had a high opposing lane invasion but a high level of compliance with the minimum lateral clearance. A higher clearance and lower speed of overtaking vehicles was registered when cyclists rode in line. Compliance with the 1.5 m clearance depended on the group configuration, being higher when cyclists rode in line. However, overtaking cyclists riding two abreast presented more accelerative manoeuvres, especially on narrow roads.

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  • Ana María Pérez-Zuriaga & Sara Moll & Griselda López & Alfredo García, 2021. "Driver Behavior When Overtaking Cyclists Riding in Different Group Configurations on Two-Lane Rural Roads," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-18, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:23:p:12797-:d:694992
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    1. Elisabeth Rubie & Narelle Haworth & Divera Twisk & Naohide Yamamoto, 2020. "Influences on lateral passing distance when motor vehicles overtake bicycles: a systematic literature review," Transport Reviews, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(6), pages 754-773, November.
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    1. Darja Šemrov & Robert Rijavec & Peter Lipar, 2022. "Dimensioning of Cycle Lanes Based on the Assessment of Comfort for Cyclists," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(16), pages 1-12, August.
    2. Griselda López & Sara Moll & Ana María Pérez-Zuriaga & Alfredo García, 2022. "Evaluation of the Influence of Road Geometry on Overtaking Cyclists on Two-Lane Rural Roads," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-14, July.
    3. Sebastian Seriani & Vicente Perez & Vicente Aprigliano & Taku Fujiyama, 2022. "Experimental Study of Cyclist’ Sensitivity When They Are Overtaken by a Motor Vehicle: A Pilot Study in a Street without Cycle Lanes," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(24), pages 1-20, December.
    4. Cheng Wang & Liyang Wei & Kun Wang & Hongya Tang & Bo Yang & Mengfan Li, 2022. "Investigating the Factors Affecting Rider’s Decision on Overtaking Behavior: A Naturalistic Riding Research in China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(18), pages 1-18, September.

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