Frank, trust me when I say this, cyclists are not 'so trusting in drivers'. Being a cyclist has made me a better driver. I recognize pedestrians and cyclists immediately as I don't just look for cars. I can predict their behavior. I'm aware of stopping behind the cross-walk with plenty of room to give. If I'm turning left or going straight, I stop behind the cross-walk with enough room that the person wanting to turn right doesn't have to block the cross-walk or can approach with the ability to see if pedestrians are in the cross-walk. I look both ways before turning right, not just left. If you haven't tried to walk or ride a bike in this city, I recommend you try it so you can become a better driver. Kind of like putting yourself in someone else's shoes so that you have a better understanding of what it is like and to see the 'bigger picture'. We are all someone's spouse, child, parent or neighbor. Let's all get home to our loved-ones safely without living with the guilt of killing.

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