Originally Posted by
vespasianus
Actually, even better than a camera is being a rich white guy.
Unfortunately, my experience tells me that you're not too far off.
If I'm riding in full kit on a 'serious' bike, I seem to get more room from drivers than when I'm JRA on my cherished Schwinn Deluxe Racer in street clothes. My speeds aren't significantly different from the drivers' POV regardless of what I'm riding, nor are my lights. The biggest cues would be clothing and posture, and I believe that the more I look like a bum and less like a person with moderate disposable income, the less considerate the drivers will be.