"Frank Krygowski" wrote in message ...

On Friday, December 20, 2013 5:22:27 PM UTC-5, Jeff Napier wrote:
I just posted a fun little bicycle safety quiz at
www.quiz50.com/bikesafetyquiz.php. I know you already know all about
bicycle safety, but this is to spread the word to those who may not. Since
the quiz is new, please let me know your thoughts, findings, etc. But,
email me directly, since I'm not monitoring this newsgroup. Thanks! - Jeff

I think if you post to a newsgroup and want to see responses, you should monitor the newsgroup.

But I don't think much of the "pretend you're invisible" advice. A cyclist who was invisible could never have right of way. He'd have to stop and wait until every car was safely past him. He'd never get anywhere.

So "Pretend you're invisible" is silly. Instead, I'd recommend riding in a visible position in the lane, using lights at night, and be alert and ready to avoid motorists who fail to see you. These have worked for me for 40+ years.

Good advice, except for that riding in the lane bit. It is best of stay out of the lane that motor vehicles are using. Sooner or latter some nut is going to run right over you and then claim that he did not see you. Frankly, if a road is not wide enough to keep me out of the lane or does not have a shoulder suitable for cycling, I avoid those particular roads. That is a far better way of insuring that you will be cycling for 40+ years.

Ed Dolan the Great
aka
Saint Edward the Great