If a large vehicle is passing you on your left, which lane position is the safest to ride in?

Riding in the center lane position is the safest choice when a large vehicle is passing you on your left. This position provides a buffer zone between you and the passing vehicle, helping to minimize the potential for wind turbulence caused by the larger vehicle and reducing the risk of being side-swept.

By occupying the center lane position, you maintain a balanced distance from both the left and right sides of the roadway, which is advantageous since it allows for better visibility of surrounding traffic and the ability to react promptly if necessary. Additionally, this position can reduce your likelihood of being caught in the wake of draft produced by the larger vehicle, which could lead to instability.

Riding too close to the left lane can put you in a position where you may feel the full impact of the passing vehicle's turbulence or, in the worst case, could lead to a collision if the driver does not see you. Riding in the right lane or far right lane positions can increase the risk of being squeezed between the curb or road edge and a passing vehicle, as well as limit your escape routes in case traffic moves unexpectedly.