I've bumped mirrors before without damage. I'll avoid contact pretty much in any circumstance if I can even if I would have right of way. Life's too short for issues.

I'll put my vehicle in a position that someone might decide to hit it if quarreling over a lane but I'll never make contact.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.