Originally Posted by filtersweep
In other words, I would much rather have a minor car accident than a minor bike accident. The consequences for the rider/driver are such that screwing up on a bike is far more self-injurious than driving your Lincoln through a crowded farmer's market at high speed.
Aside from that, there is no question that cyclists tend to be scofflaws regarding traffic conventions and laws.
When heavy and bulky car breaks traffic regulation that's far more dangerous often fatal than light and slim bike.
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