Originally Posted by
AlmostTrick
Be careful with that "a lot more cautious" thing, it could cause you to allow yourself to be in a more dangerous situation.
My experience is it's safer to be more assertive... Force drivers to take you into account, and never ride in the door zone. I assume you're already wise enough to don the high vis gear and blinking lights. Don't be afraid to take your place in traffic when necessary, it's much safer.
Spot on. It is better to be honked or yelled at because you were seen than to be sideswiped, right hooked, left crossed (been there, done that once), or doored (been there, done that once) because you were not seen. I could have avoided both of my contacts with motor vehicles by riding closer to the center of the traffic lane.
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