Li10up,

Thank you for posting those tips. They are EXACTLY, to the word, all the things I do every day when riding. I feel very safe when I follow all the suggestions you mention above.
The biggy of all is: NEVER be on the right edge of the lane at an intersection if you are planning to go straight or to go left. Look all around you and signal to the cars around you what your intentions are- and note if they acknowledge you. If they don't- assume they don't see you.