Originally Posted by bkrownd
Since most motorists assume that they WILL crash regularly, and casually accept that risk quite willingly just to get around a little faster, it isn't too far off the mark. (Just another reason I prefer to leave my car in the garage and bike/bus/walk whenever possible.) I've lost count of the number of rear-end collisions I've been a passenger in. Ho-hum, no big deal, pass around the insurance info and we're on our way again...
Cyclists, on the other hand, can't afford to risk being hit by a motor vehicle even once, which makes the casual attitude of motorists and the law to "accidents" a huge risk to us.
You must ride with some really crappy drivers. I've driven over 600,000 miles in traffic without a single accident. Among my family and friends I can only think of one rear end accident and one wrecked 300z when my friend was 22 and driving to fast for the road. 2 accidents among dozens of people and millions of collective miles. Most motorists DO NOT assume they will crash regularly, where did you get that idea? From the few people you ride with who can't seem to drive without getting into an accident?