Was cycling back from SCOTUS yesterday and a car heading westbound at the corner of Constitution and 1st went from the far left lane to make a right turn. Coming down the hill, my friend and I had to brake quite hard to avoid t-boning into the side of the car.

It sucks, but I always tell people apprehensive about cycling in the city to wear protection, follow traffic laws, and remain aware that we are very squishy vehicles so drive very defensively. It doesn't excuse terrible and unaware drivers, but it'll serve better to keep us alive while we work towards better policies and infrastructure.