Originally Posted by rachel120

Well then, here's an open question to everyone. Why is it that when I'm in a car, I have every right and every reason to expect other motorists to obey the law and react appropriately, and when I'm on foot I have every right and every reason to expect motorists to obey the law and react appropriately, but I lose that when I choose to use a bicycle? What are so special about bicycles that I have less expectations and less protection than when I am on foot crossing an intersection?