Originally Posted by Dchiefransom
Yes. It's larger, and people are looking for it. They don't see a pedestrian stopped in the middle of the lane. I say pedestrian because that's the size we are when riding.
Boy am I glad you told me that. I had it all backwards. You see, 95% of my transportation needs since 1976 have been taken care of either on a motorcycle or bicycle. I have been hit from behind twice in a car. I have never been hit from behind on a motorcycle or bicycle. My overwhelming personal data indicates you are wrong concerning being hit from behind.
Other data indicates motorcycles are in more accidents either because of their excess speed and/or other motorist do not see them as they approach and pull out in front of the motorcyclist.
The studies I have seen indicate adult VC cycling is much safer than motoring. Most studies that come to a different conclusion include child cyclist and non-VC cyclist.