Originally Posted by timmhaan
never ever worry about the bike when an accident is about to happen. best advice i know is to look for a good place to fall (you have .25 seconds to decide) and then tuck yourself up and try to roll when you hit the ground. it's important not to spread your arms out, otherwise you break your collar bone.
To me, this is science. In my experience, once you realize you're in a crash situation, accept the inevitability of the crash. Assume it WILL happen and try and react in a way that puts you in the best situation AFTER the crash, ie beside the bus as opposed to under it.