Originally Posted by JollyRoger

Well, I admit it is dangerous, but it isn't like, some mass slaughter going on. It's all a question of developing the right habits. At intersections, watch the car's wheels, not the driver's face, if it moves even a little bit, blast the horn. Don't ride on Friday and Saturday evenings where the bars are. Get up at the crack of dawn if you have a long trip planned so you can get the majority of the riding done before the cars hit the road. Don't take any riders, unless their ass is as narrow as the seat (some allow some overlap) ........