"John Gaquin" wrote

The adult choice is to pay attention, avoid the circumstances that lead to
accidents, and show a little patience and maturity. You're not the only
one with experience here. I virtually lived on my bikes for about eight
years, year-round locally (winter and summer) and six cross-country trips,
and I never had an accident, never had a run-in with a car or truck
driver, and never had to resort to kicking doors or bashing mirrors,
either. Your "I-only-drive-this-way-because-car-drivers-force-me-to"
rationale carries no weight in this corner.

HURRAH!!!

Thanks, John. I'm glad that at least a few of us have sensible driving
habits.
--
Jim in NC