Get yourself seen!

[ComedyPilot]

Trees, hedges, walls, buildings, fences and any myriad thereof adorn our roadsides from one end of this fair isle to the other.

If they aren't on the road, then how/why do vehicles collide with them?

 

[ComedyPilot]

I say take away hi viz, chevrons, and any other hideous warning that there's a bend etc, and once the carnage has settled, people 'might' actually drive at a speed where they can stop in time, or negotiate the hazard at a (safe) speed so as not to kill themselves/others.

 

[Accy cyclist]

And yet you saw them, Accy.

Yes but about 6 feet away as opposed to 60 where i like to spot 'em first!

 

[XRHYSX]

I say take away hi viz, chevrons, and any other hideous warning that there's a bend etc, and once the carnage has settled, people 'might' actually drive at a speed where they can stop in time, or negotiate the hazard at a (safe) speed so as not to kill themselves/others.

YES! cars feel to safe,
get shot of air bags and replace with a big spike, No I'm not joking

 

[Accy cyclist]

Why do you need bright reflective clothing? Or spoke reflectors? I have neither. Does that mean I'm not a proper cyclist then?

No unfortunately you are not! Sorry to have to inform you(!)

 

[byegad]

Yes the Ninjas are out in force now the evenings are dark. In our village I saw two Ninja BMXers riding on the wrong side of the road last night, dressed in black, no lights o reflectors and swerving all over the road. I saw them easily enough in the headlights of my car, but one day...

...Then the newspaper headline will read, 'Cyclist killed in collision with car'. Mummy will turn up on TV telling us all what a good boy he was (Even though he was 12 and out with another 12 year old at 11pm.) and what an utter swine the driver is.

Sigh!

 

[Kies]

Making the roads more dangerous for the less well lit.

How?
If my headlights light up the road ahead of me,then it's dark enough for lights.
As a cyclist I think some personal responsibility is required when sharing the roads. So as a minimum a front and rear light should be used

 

[Wobblers]

How?
If my headlights light up the road ahead of me,then it's dark enough for lights.
As a cyclist I think some personal responsibility is required when sharing the roads. So as a minimum a front and rear light should be used

Because you make it harder for other road users to see the less well lit over your headlights.

Because you are conditioning yourself and other motorists to only bother to look for brightly lit objects.

 

[Wobblers]

If you say it I must be right.

You posted when I was writing my reply. No TMN for you (but nice try)!

 

[Kies]

Because you make it harder for other road users to see the less well lit over your headlights.

Because you are conditioning yourself and other motorists to only bother to look for brightly lit objects.

I use my headlights within the parameters of the law, if every user on the road is lit up then why shouldn't a cyclist do the same? Especially as a cyclist is prone to more injury if contact is made with another vehicle.
Ninja's endanger there lives, by not making themselves visible,and I am supposed to feel sorry if he/she gets hurt? Not that i would wish that on anyone.

 

[andrewpreston]

I HATE knobbers driving cars but this thread seems to going a bit anti driver. If you go out on a bike at night in dark clothes & no lights you are a selfish thoughtless tw#t who's actions are just as dangerous as drunk driving.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I'd say that unlit/hard to see people on bikes are more dangerous to cyclists than cars! Ok if you get hit by a car the chances are that the injuries will be worse,but at least most cars keep in lane and don't suddenly jump off the pavement or come at you head on on the wrong side of the road,as happened to me the other week with the tool in black!

 

[burndust]

yup was the same this morning at 7am seen a few with no lights no helmet no hi viz gear and no clue!

 

[theclaud]

I HATE knobbers driving cars but this thread seems to going a bit anti driver. If you go out on a bike at night in dark clothes & no lights you are a selfish thoughtless tw#t who's actions are just as dangerous as drunk driving.

Don't be ridiculous.

 

[ComedyPilot]

yup was the same this morning at 7am seen a few with no lights no helmet no hi viz gear and no clue!

The lights are a legal requirement which I agree with.

Cycling is safe so, unless you are going to a YMCA tribute band reunion, the hi-viz and pudding bowl are mere superfluous piffle...