You know, it's odd. I used to think that living on the East Hill was tough because we don't really appear to have the 'educated' crowd that Seattle should have.
But, I've never had a driver even come close to me. I've never had things thrown at me. I've never had people swear at me. When I've had to take the lane to make left turns, the drivers have been quite understanding. True, I've had some people go fast around me to beat me to the light, but they have not buzzed me in doing so.
Knock on wood.
East Hill