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Originally Posted by iwantchixx
I'm sure you're more relaxed and less cautious behind the wheel of an SUV than a sportscar or motorcycle.
People become ignorant to the road and the people around them when in big vehicles. It's unfortunate but once I get an SUV the same thing will probably happen to me.
People who still dirve small cars are a hell of a lot more cautious. We know, one hit, we're fucked hardcore.
Again tho, this accident was totally 110% the biker's fault.
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It's funny, I sold my Corvette because I got in it one day in the middle of the summer and there was a 1 1/2 inch of dust in it. Turns out I was riding my bike if it was sunny, and rarely driving. Pretty expensive car to be depreciating in the driveway (with C6 model around the corner, too).
As I've gotten older, I've pretty much stopped taking any risks in traffic. I never really find myself in a hurry to be anywhere. Not having to be at work at a certain time or longing to get home after a long day at the office probably contributes a lot to that too.
I bought an SUV so I could take my dogs more places. I'm a little less worried about being hit, for sure, but I still try to be a cautious driver in any vehicle. I see your point though, I am probably even that much more cautious on the bike.
Someone at the Vancouver party last night, and I'm sorry but I don't remember his name (I'm horrible with names, good with faces) put it brilliantly last night: "Riding a bike in traffic is like playing space invaders except you only get one life.".