Strathlubnaig
Guru
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- Alberta
...does not get you any more space.... http://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/...ng-wont-get-you-more-space-on-the-road-study/
High vis clothing....
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Gez73
Veteran
I don't wear hi-vis to get more space on the road, it is very useful to alert others to your presence and to prevent people pulling out in front of you or peds stepping out. It's not about space for me as such but being visible. You don't get enough space from some on the road regardless of what you wear. Seems like a pointless study to be honest.
Linford
Guest
Already doing this one...the long and the short is that idiots who will deliberately make a close pass will continue to do so irrespective of what riders are wearing because they want too...however, what the study also mentioned was that high viz is useful for making road users more aware of vehicles or people in their peripheral vision as the acuity drops dramatically when we don't look directly at something. High viz is also useful for those who may be approaching at speed (who don't deliberately make punishment passes), and will buy them some extra time to adjust their speed to that of those they are looking to pass.
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If you read the study you should understand that your analysis of the study and it's conclusions are wrong.
The researcher is not simply saying wearing high viz makes no difference, he is saying that drivers "do not adjust overtaking proximity as a function of a rider’s perceived experience".
He draws no conclusions about the effects of high viz clothing making cyclists more or less conspicuous.
OP
OP
Strathlubnaig
Guru
- Location
- Alberta
hey, dont shoot the messanger, just posting for interest
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
my hi viz vest has flashing leds which help me to be seen , yeah not the coolest looking bit of cycling clothing bit it helps keep me safe
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
.... And it's a real hit down the disco on a Friday night
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
Hi-viz doth offend mine eye.
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
the lemon yellow stuff would clash with my hair, the orange would clash with my face... maybe i've already got a hi-viz head!
Frood42
I know where my towel is
- Location
- Magrathea, Horsehead Nebula
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sophie
Active Member
- Location
- Hemel Hempstread, Hertfordshire
Not quite sure what's more worrying, that there are people that think hi viz keeps cars away or the students of Bath Uni have to much time on there hands
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Wear it if you want. Dont if you dont want to. Its the same for helmets, riding on pavements and jumping red lights. It is your choice and you live with any consequences.
Steve
Steve
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
You are right Mort it is illegal but it is your choice, but you must live with the consequences....ie being nicked.
Steve
Steve