Originally Posted by
blgaither
Reading these kinds of things makes me wonder if commuting is even worth it. I've been in a number of close calls, but I keep hitting the pavement anyway thinking that as long as I'm careful it'll be ok. But, its hard to protect yourself from idiots like this. Glad you're ok.
It's worth it. I know firsthand that a car is not safer. When a gigantic Chevrolet pickup pulled out in front of me two years ago, yeah, not good. I was driving a F-150, thank everything, as if I had been driving my little Mazda sportscar I probably wouldn't be here. Instead, I'm just left with a screwed up back, and finally got the medical bills paid off after suing the ****er. My passenger is left with no hearing in one ear, and a cane.
I'd much rather be on a bike. The odds are there if you are in a Unimog or on a Cannondale.