Hi Metro Commuter,
Been lurking on here a bit but thought i'd reply to this. I'm a keen rider /commuter but do not race .
I'm a regular commuter travelling along the pacific hwy. Over the years have worn different cycling gear including hi-vis jacket, especially for winter.
I stopped doing this as I experienced more driver abuse, things thrown at me and general level of aggro when wearing hi-vis gear.
I've since reverted to normal cycle clothing ( fairly colourful though) and standard lights and still cop some idiots but does not seem as bad.
So with hi-vis clothing drivers must notice me more, which is good, but not if there going to abuse me.
Cheers