I don't think I've ever been almost hit.

But I've been hit .... twice. And my cousin's fiance was killed by an oblivious truck driver (while she was doing everything right including bright clothing).

I live and commute in the wilds of the mean streets of the East Bay/South Hayward-Oakland. C'mon gals. The days are getting longer, nights are getting lighter. Let's ride!! Just get out there and take the lane, ride safely, obey the traffic laws .... yada yada.