Originally Posted by
Danhedonia
I have never used a mirror, and am curious to hear from people as to what benefits they get looking behind them? (Not saying I don't turn and look sometimes, I do). I just figure that all I'd get from it is seeing the truck actually hit me, vs. a quick and peaceful end? How does what you see change what you're doing?
Benefits
1 - The helmet mirror extends my Situational Awareness as far as I can see, fore and aft.
2 - You can ride the entire width of a lane, then when a car appears behind you can move to the right. Drivers seem to appreciate that where I live.
3 - Looks dorky? Have you SEEN how road cyclists dress?