Originally Posted by
daddyfoxderek
I think my experience today would indicate I'd rather be on a bike. My brain, right or wrong, has decided that you can't avoid an accident in a steel cage, but can on a bike that's only my body width.
My commute is 21 miles each way, and counting errands its 45 miles a day that I've been biking. So far, I haven't run into any problems more than a very small handful of impatient people. And besides having a great view of my surroundings, my ears have been amazing at helping identify where the cars are around me.
Got in the Jeep today and I couldn't hear anything. I def realized how limited my spacial awareness is while driving. Its interesting, for years I used a motorcycle for transportation several days a week and I loved it, but I never really hated driving a car. Then again, I had never gone this long without driving.
Man I like riding a bike!
Don't get me wrong, I rather ride my bike than the car any day. I'm just saying that in this case perception and reality are two different things. You my feel unsafe on the car, but trust me, you are waaaaaay safer.
Just think about your garden variety fender bender. On a car is nothing more than a hassle. Now imagine a car fender bending you... It doesn't matter how much more nimble you are on a bike if you don't see the car coming.