As a biker, the scariest part of approaching an intersection is the oncoming left-turning driver. And it isn’t just intersections; if there’s a parking lot or driveway ahead on my right, I’m looking for somebody who might want to turn left into it. These habits come with age and experience, which some younger riders never live long enough to acquire.
AMEN! Nothing worries me more on my bike than the other drivers. I can deal with animals & debris. People really just don’t “see” motorcycles. I can’t count the number of close calls I’ve had. I’m a very defensive driver on my bike, I just assume everyone is out to kill me & go from there :)
The THIRD time this happened to me, it was a COP in his patrol car. Still not sure how I kept the bike shiny side up and I remember the corner of the car brushing my pant leg.
The COP was very apologetic and a decent guy. Gave me his card and said it was up to me if I wanted to report the incident to his supervisor and admitted that is was his fault.
I let it go, no harm, no foul, but I did sell the back after that and have not ridden since.