> At best, it applies only to the town where I live. Still, the opening anecdote in the article resonated with me because Mercedes drivers around here have sho

> At best, it applies only to the town where I live. Still, the opening anecdote in the article resonated with me because Mercedes drivers around here have shown an unusually small amount of concern for my welfare. Another Texan checking in, and I absolutely agree with you (with the addition of BMW and a growing number of Audi drivers). 95% of my travel is by bicycle or motorcycle and in my personal experience this group of drivers is disproportionately less concerned with the safety/welfare of others.