I, too, wish that all drivers were more aware of the traffic around them. My latest close call involved a guy driving a BMW SUV in heavy traffic in Seattle. He decided to change lanes. The only problem was that I was right beside him. He couldn't see me because of the cell phone being held to his left ear (illegal in this state). That's probably why he didn't hear my horn either. He did hear my boot kicking his door however!

Scott

Eschew obfuscation.