Originally Posted by
Rimmer
I don't get how real cyclists get chickened out by being overtaken. Getting rear ended has such a low probability.
Anyway for me it would be exit ramps on highways and really bad roads with heavy traffic.
It's true the stats show the probability is low. I've only been clipped by a side mirror once and it was almost 20 years ago. I selected that option in the survey because of current riding conditions. In the winter I like having a bit more space just in case I hit some ice under some snow/slush and I start wobbling around while trying to stay upright.