Originally Posted by
FunkyStickman
How do you cope with it?
1. Visibility
2. Riding safely
3. Mirrors
4. Being prepared, paying attention
5. Prayer
1-4 are defined as Hyper-awareness. 5 doesn't hurt either.
Also, ride trails wherever possible, know your route(s) intimately, dress like a clown. Seriously, clash like it's 1973. I also run a blinkie or two in the back no matter the time of day.