Originally Posted by pseudobrit

This statement is tossed around a lot, and seems in conflict with the principles of VC.

The most important thing is to ride so that drivers will see you. One does this by riding somewhat in their path to get on their radar.

If you assume you're invisible, and ride to fit this assumption, you'll have to stay out of the lane of travel of motor vehicles. Which is the surest way to ensure you are invisible to traffic.