I definitely drive better since I ride. I have been really riding for 4 years now, so I have seen the different perspectives. I'm a lot more careful, like at stoplights where there are notoriously red-light runners, I just wait 1 car...2 car...anyone else? Ok go. I wouldn't necessarily notice that as much in a car since I'm padded by four walls. And I definitely notice other bikes on the road.