Paladin. wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:I drive/ride pretty much the same in
my Company vanas on the Bike. Both vehicles are invisible. The above link speaks of placing yourself so others can see you in their rear-view mirrors. Why? Those of us who use mirrors saw the bike 10 car-lengths back. The others aren't going to be looking in their mirrors anyhow so why position yourself to be seen?
Maybe some people do not use their mirrors very often, but with your headlight on you are at least taking the opportunity to be seen by the car ahead. If you drive in their blind spot you are contributing to your own "invisibilty". This also positions you so that oncoming traffic can see your headlight....especially for the person wanting turn left in front of you.
There are 2 ways to look at this, and I choose the proactive one.
Quote: I figure the other person is totally unaware of my presence and may place his vehicle anywhere it is physically possible for him/her to place it. It is my task to not be in the same location.
This is simply a good defensive driving attitude.
Quote:My bottom line is that I consistently obey only one law. It is a law of physics that cannot be broken: Two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time.
The best tactic is to position yourself to see and be seen. Drive defensively, but not aggressively. Just because some cagers are unpredictable or even stupid, doesn't suggest that a motorcyclist should be as well. Some cagers do not discriminate between bicycles, pedestrians, cars or bikes. That is their problem, but it doesn't have to yours.
Don't take a bad attitude out on the road. Don't follow too closely, scan ahead through traffic, use your turn signals and always be prepared to react. Just drive smart.