I think that breadth of experience helps also- using a different form of transport than the one that you are used to opens your eyes to many differences in behaviour.
For example many people who drive all the time would be shocked by a ride through London on a bicycle at rush hour, conversely I think that a lot of bicycle riders would benefit from driving an HGV through rush hour and appreciating the limited visbility etc.
Totally impractical on an organised "you must do this" level, but something that one can organise for oneself if motivated.
I am always surprised by what it is like to drive a 7.5 tonner when I help a friend move house- very tricky to see other than directly in front of you.
I think that breadth of experience helps also- using a different form of transport than the one that you are used to opens your eyes to many differences in behaviour.
For example many people who drive all the time would be shocked by a ride through London on a bicycle at rush hour, conversely I think that a lot of bicycle riders would benefit from driving an HGV through rush hour and appreciating the limited visbility etc.
Totally impractical on an organised "you must do this" level, but something that one can organise for oneself if motivated.
I am always surprised by what it is like to drive a 7.5 tonner when I help a friend move house- very tricky to see other than directly in front of you.