I live near Seattle in an area where I can be in the city one way and out on country roads if I go the other. I love to ride out in the country, but some of the roads are narrow and there can be lots of trucks. My love-to-hate drivers are school busses. I firmly believe you only have to be able to fog up a mirror to drive one. The double dump trucks are much more aware and professional. I wear bright stuff, always follow traffic rules and get out in the middle on narrow bridges, (unless, of course a school bus is behind me, then I head for a ditch). Seriously, common sense and riding in decent conditions goes a long way. I prefer to ride with a group when possible.
Happy country roads!
Stellar1
Orbea Dama 2011