An investigation of motorcycle rider use of and attitudes to high visibility gear

[pzkpfw]

That's interesting. I've not seen any information on that fact, where did you get the information you've quoted? How many motorists were interviewed, what were the questions put to them, what were the percentages of drivers who would swerve at a motorbike who had its headlights on high beam, and what percentage would slam on their brakes?

Oh, I get it! This was just an assumption, there is no scientific or statistical basis for your claim. You've just made that up. It sounded very authentic though.

Are there any other riders who ride with their headlights on high beam, during the day that is? Have any of you had cars swerve at you or slam on their brakes? The only reaction I've had in 28 months was that one car which flashed its lights at me, and I don't know if they were annoyed or thought I'd left them on high by mistake and were indicating that I had my lights on high beam.

I'm a car driver and a bike rider, and yes, I want to run you over. Dip your lights, arse.

[Ender EnZed]

I'm pretty sure you're all on your own here, Old Steve. If not, you're almost certainly part of a very small, ignorant minority.

I'm pretty sure that other, sock-cooking, Steve is a fan of the practice as well.

Are there any other riders who ride with their headlights on high beam, during the day that is?

You're not the only one who does it but it is annoying to many other motorists, which to me far out weighs any potential (miniscule) safety benefit.

[Berries]

Have any of you had cars swerve at you or slam on their brakes? The only reaction I've had in 28 months was that one car which flashed its lights at me, and I don't know if they were annoyed or thought I'd left them on high by mistake and were indicating that I had my lights on high beam.

I wouldn't swerve but I do put my lights on full and think the rider is an arrogant wanker when I see it. No offence.

Mind you this thread is pointless anyway, it is just going to keep going round in circles as they always do.

[Virago]

...Are there any other riders who ride with their headlights on high beam, during the day that is? Have any of you had cars swerve at you or slam on their brakes? The only reaction I've had in 28 months was that one car which flashed its lights at me, and I don't know if they were annoyed or thought I'd left them on high by mistake and were indicating that I had my lights on high beam.

A. - It's illegal;

B. - It's hazardous to other road users;

C. - It's down right ignorant.

Don't be a wanker.

[caspernz]

A. - It's illegal;

B. - It's hazardous to other road users;

C. - It's down right ignorant.

Don't be a wanker.

That's a nice brief summation.

I prefer the hiviz vest and HID headlight option, nowhere near as annoying to other road users, but rather effective it seems.

On the car I went with a set of HELLA daytime running lights, that's a mighty effective approach as well...or I should say, for those that actually look vaguely in my direction anyway.

[rustic101]

LMFAO, I hate being right, in instances like this. Yup this 'research' is already 'skewed' as they were out to PROVE the effectiveness of Hi vis, rather than ASK if it is effective. There's no research into how visible it is with a headlight on from a distance.... This is going to end up in MotoNZ/ACC/TPTB's hands... get ready for a "French style' piece of legislation....

Just one other interesting point, just WHO were these' KEY Informants'?? NOw THAT could be an interesting list to review....

If you read the acknowledgements bit ACC were listed in there.. Arseholes