I remember reading about a study (can't dig it up now) that said that drivers drive on average 1 meter closer to cyclists who are wearing helmets vs. those with

I remember reading about a study (can't dig it up now) that said that drivers drive on average 1 meter closer to cyclists who are wearing helmets vs. those without. Maybe that's why you feel safer. And some evangelizing against helmet laws: http://www.copenhagenize.com/2008/08/helmets-or-health.html http://www.copenhagenize.com/2008/08/helmets-or-health.html