Quote Originally Posted by badger View Post
People are in such a rush these days, but it's always so so important to be aware of what's going on around you and not assuming that you're safe just because you have the right of way.
One of my personal biking mantras I say to myself in traffic is:
Just because I am supposed to have the right of way doesn't mean others are going to give it to me.

I mean, who always 'wins' in car vs. bicycle collisions? Frankly, having had the right of way doesn't really matter when you're dead. These are just things I keep in mind when i'm biking. I always assume drivers are going to do the wrong thing. When they do the right thing it's a pleasant surprise.