I was hit by car when riding a scooter many years ago. You could not pay me enough to ride another one in traffic.
I want some steel around me.
But, it is your choice, not mine.
That's why I asked the smartest peoples in the world!
I am terribly aware of the cycle accident issue.
When I'm driving, I always let the cyclists know I see them and give them extra space.
On the other hand, there are always the hot shot rice-burners that insist on weaving in and out of traffic at 100+mph...and they sneak up on you...
Ohhhh...decisions, decisions!