pound of cure. it's better not to get hit.
the other problem with the "follow the law" message is that people may think that's all they need to do. but following the law is not enough to keep you safe, not by a long shot. here's an example: your typical safety guide will tell you to always signal your turns. while this is a good idea, what they don't tell you is that if you are in a position where a car has to know that you are about to turn in order to avoid hitting you, then you are a prime candidate for getting hit. even if you signal.
(obviously, cruising 