the only times i've come close to hitting cyclists when I've driven was when they were riding against traffic. you're not in an area people watch for oncoming traffic. you're putting yourself in a de facto blind spot.
where does a responsible driver look for traffic hazards when turning?
-nearest lane oncoming traffic
-farthest lane oncoming traffic
-sidewalk/crosswalk
riding against traffic, even on the sidewalk, can be catastrophic because nobody is looking for you
Originally Posted by
chadwebster
"reduced the amount of time to assess/react" how did you come to this conclusion? speaking for myself, i react faster/better when i can see whats happening, not when its behind me, and a mirror is just not possible for my cycling purposes sorry
you must be trolling. at least, that's my hope.