Article 2W97P Drivers who dislike cyclists don't see them

Drivers who dislike cyclists don't see them

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Andrea James
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A new study of driver attitudes toward bikers shows that being able to perceive cyclists is influenced by driver attitudes toward cyclists. Those who don't like or don't care about cyclists don't see them even when looking at them. They also found that the social dominance of vehicles means they have a far higher degree of lethality over "alternative" transportation like biking or walking: (more")

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