Originally Posted by
njkayaker
So, it appears you are rating "being seen" at the same chance as being dead (or much more seriously injured).
Anyway, there isn't really a "good chance" that he would be significantly more noticeable a few feet to the right on that road.
If a driver didn't notice him at the curb from 50-100 (or more) feet away, he wouldn't be much more noticeable 2-3 feet to the right.
It's a particularly bad place to expect that drivers will notice you at all (whatever you are doing).
I'm not speculating. I'm basing it on the facts that are available.
* We know the driver didn't see him.
* We know he didn't do too badly with what he did.
(Just to be clear, I'm a fairly vigorous lane taker.)
"rating "being seen" at the same chance as being dead" are your words, not mine.
I simply asked where the OP was in the road and why, and then expressed my opinion that it is often best to take the lane so as to prevent motorists from passing unsafely. That's all.
Not really sure why you are choosing to argue with me.
-Tim-