Originally Posted by rando
the basic concept behind this phrase, for me (not speaking for Chip), is: make yourself visible, but be on the lookout for motorists driving like they don't see you. because they may not.
If that's what
"never assume you are seen or noticed" means to you, those are interesting interpretations of the words
never and
assume, because even if you are on the
"lookout for motorists driving like they don't see you", you still are in situations constantly where you must assume you are seen (unless you're riding ninja style on sidewalks and generally totally staying out of the way).