Here's the equation:

Too many motorists + many more cyclists + increase in cell phone use (i.e.. smart phones) + young girls text messaging = more accidents .

Many good points. Almost useless discussion. I ride my bike all the time and I try to avoid roads, just too dangerous. Most drivers are just not paying attention. Luckily Utah has a lot of "off-road" possibilities.

OP, your example is so true, a-holes on both sides...... Sometimes I think riders feel entitled to simply ignore rules of the road.

BTW, try Germany! Riders over there are very "special"!