[Jeff in Kentucky]

I think it is best to be as close to the back bumper of the car as possible, and in one of the two car tire paths, so you have the most traction for braking before turning. For the few close calls I have had like this (maybe 5 since 1980), my bike is heading toward the driver’s door while I am braking hard, then I turn right to go behind the car, as it turns left into my lane without the driver seeing me.