Being seen by the other guy!
#61
10-29-2009, 08:40 AM
that or the assumption that when the rider has a close call, it was the modulator that saved him/her.
#64
10-29-2009, 08:49 AM
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I have a tiger whistle on my bike. Similar to those deer whistles, but for tigers instead. I don't know if the deer whistles work, but I can tell you, since installing the tiger whistle, I have not seen a single tiger, much less had one run in front of me.
#65
10-29-2009, 08:51 AM
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Probably not. A flashing headlight some times means "Go ahead", whereas a flashing brake light means "Stop or slow down". A flashing brake light might get the attention of the driver behind you who is not quite paying attention.
#66
10-29-2009, 08:56 AM
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In Illinois it is illegal to run a modulated headlight at night.
#67
10-29-2009, 08:59 AM
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People pull in front of TRAINS.
Trains have big headlights that move around.
You know exactly where the train is going, because the usually tend to follow the train tracks.
Trains are very big.
Trains tend to make a lot of noise as they are approaching a crossing.
In spite of all that, people walk, run or drive into the path of an oncoming train on a regular basis.
What could one possibly do to a bike to make themselves more conspicuous to people like that?
I never count on them missing me... I ride so I miss them, no matter what they do.
Trains have big headlights that move around.
You know exactly where the train is going, because the usually tend to follow the train tracks.
Trains are very big.
Trains tend to make a lot of noise as they are approaching a crossing.
In spite of all that, people walk, run or drive into the path of an oncoming train on a regular basis.
What could one possibly do to a bike to make themselves more conspicuous to people like that?
I never count on them missing me... I ride so I miss them, no matter what they do.
#68
10-29-2009, 09:05 AM
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My point is that if you increase the odds in the riders favor it is a good thing.
I deal with what is probable and very little in everything that is possible.I don't have the time or resources for that.
Extremely little works 100%.
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10-29-2009, 09:08 AM
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Being a new rider, I have learned alot from this thread. Thnaks for the good read. I try to ride and assume nobody sees me and will do the worst moves that will not generate a positive outcome to me.
#70
10-29-2009, 09:28 AM
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A flashing head light might get the attention of the driver in front of you who is not quite paying attention.
My point is that if you increase the odds in the riders favor it is a good thing.
I deal with what is probable and very little in everything that is possible.I don't have the time or resources for that.
Extremely little works 100%.
My point is that if you increase the odds in the riders favor it is a good thing.
I deal with what is probable and very little in everything that is possible.I don't have the time or resources for that.
Extremely little works 100%.