Do this one thing to drastically reduce the number of close passes you get: install a camera on your bike or helmet. Mine is a tiny, black GoPro-like perched on top of my helmet, and drivers seem to spot it even at night in torrential rain.
“I wear bright colours, lights, and reflective bags – but drivers still close pass me every day” https://road.cc/content/news/cycling-live-blog-5-november-2024-311115
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