lol, yep. It is all a matter of perspective, and, no doubt, it changes with the years.
So true! I try not to allow myself any lapses...this time I did and it was a wake-up.
Just last night I headed home, same road, about the same time (dark), but was on my Softail (2 wheels). I took it slower for sure. Still did a shoulder check before merging, but was much quicker about it, and was closer to 55 mph. Once my eyes were back forward, accelerated up to 70 mph, and between my headlight/driving lights and the lights of the cars in front of me had a clear view. All road gators were on the side of the road last night...but if one had been in my lane, I would have been able to avoid it.
Kevin