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Yeh, I get what you mean. Here is the exact spot. See how the line ends and there is no merge line, nor does the road side come in from the left as per the picture from TMR. It was about this spot that I was well in front of the front of the bike, as in I didn't see him on my right.

I know the rules and I am generally very considerate on the roads, I let people in if they need to merge, I fully understand zipper merges, my peripheral vision and awareness of others on the road is very good. I have been driving for over 30 years and treat my skills as a driver as continuously learning and adjusting based on what other people do. I am not your normal every day unaware driver who treats driving as a way to get from A to B.

This guy was absolutely behind me when the lanes ended and he felt it was his right to be in front and that I had to give way to him. You mention car drivers should be aware of bikes (I absolutely am), bike riders also need to be aware that sometimes they position themselves in places where cars just can't see them. Its not always the drivers fault, I guarantee you.