bluegoatwoods
Well-Known Member
I've noticed something. Shorty after I motorized I started wearing a helmet and an orange, relflective safety vest. (like road workers wear) And the cars do treat me with noticably more respect. (I also get measurably to the left of the white line. You can't afford to let them try to squeeze you)
About 9 out of 10 get totally or mostly in the other lane. Most of the rest don't try as hard as I'd like to get over, but they pass at a distance that is at least acceptable. The last few are jerks who don't make any effort and are mad at me for just being there.
The ratios are definitely better than if I ride in just street clothes.
I'm also hoping that the law will be harder on some creep who hits a cyclist if the cyclist is lit up like a neon sign.
About 9 out of 10 get totally or mostly in the other lane. Most of the rest don't try as hard as I'd like to get over, but they pass at a distance that is at least acceptable. The last few are jerks who don't make any effort and are mad at me for just being there.
The ratios are definitely better than if I ride in just street clothes.
I'm also hoping that the law will be harder on some creep who hits a cyclist if the cyclist is lit up like a neon sign.