My commute seemed to be going smoothly until I approached an intersection which I didn't have the stop sign. I saw the car slowing to a stop, but instead of stopping the driver accelerated. Then I learned something about my carbon fiber 16.5 lbs bike --it can do a really cool skid. I yanked my handlebars away from the path of the vehicle and unclipped my right foot narrowly avoiding impact. I came to a stop and just as fast as car crossed the road it sped off after it's own screeching halt. I am certain the driver couldn't have known if I were hit me or not. The ironic thing is I made my first commute with a new and brighter light this morning.