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Avid cyclist killed during group ride along Benbrook bike trail
(www.fox4news.com)
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This sucks all around. Sad for the cyclist who was killed, for the driver who has to live with it, along with the other riders.
How could a cyclist not understand inattentional blindness?
As a motorcyclist, this is one of the first things you learn in class - other people don't see you because they don't expect to see you.
Assuming others see you is like planning to make this situation happen.
I've had drivers not see me and I have a really annoying headlight flasher with other lights up front.
It's my life on the line, I never assume other drivers see me - even when they look me in the eye. Ive seen too many mistakes, and avoided (so far) all of them.
As a motorcyclist and bicyclist, I don't agree with the idea that it's the victim's sole responsibility to be visible at all times; there is a minimum expectation of sanity behind the wheel of a multi-ton vehicle when it comes to following rules, expectations and the law.
Based on this article, I don't think this person ought to be permitted to drive again, they've proven that it's too much responsibility.