Quote Originally Posted by sara View Post
I've noticed this same phenomenon! I get buzzed a lot more often if I'm already riding really close to the side of the road when a car comes up behind me. I agree that maybe drivers are perceiving us as doing them a favor by moving over. And many times, I'm riding in the tire place out by the center line because the entire right half of the lane is broken pavement. Then I really have to move over for cars, and maybe they do appreciate all that effort I'm making to get out of their way! At any rate, all this is possible because of that handy dandy little helmet mirror.
I agree 110%. Plus, when you use your mirror and then move over when a car is coming, they then know that you are aware of them coming up behind, and I think they appreciate knowing that you know and are not going to swerve out unexpectedly. Sometimes a car just slows way down behind me ion rural roads and I know they are hesitant to pass me (though there is room) ....I see them in my mirror and wave them on to pass me and I KNOW they really appreciate that. Cars really appreciate it when you do things that show you know they are coming up behind you and its ok to pass you.
My helmet mirror broke last month and I had to go for one ride without it. It was AWFUL- it was just like driving a car without any rearview or side mirrors. NO THANKS.