Originally Posted by
Bekologist
you'll often find me out by the double yellow (in most states) like Sonny Barger, as long as no one is behind me that i need to fairly share the road with!
Me too.
Originally Posted by
episodic
I hope you were able to get a plate and press charges sheesh!
Unfortunately, no. It really shook me up, and I didn't have enough wits about me to look before he was too far for me to see. I tried to catch him at the light, but couldn't quite make it close enough to get the plate. Only the color and vehicle type. I reported it to the police, though. I knew they couldn't do anything with so little information, but told them that I'd just like to file it anyway so that if I run into him again it'll be on file, so they accommodated me.
Originally Posted by
noisebeam
I've used a handlebar mirror for a few year. Yes it vibrates especially over rough pavement, bumps, but that vibration has never been so bad as to prevent me from seeing a vehicle approaching from the rear even at a distance. On smoother pavement there is essential no noticeable vibration.
There are some who swear by them. I kind of think it probably has a lot to do with how the mirror is made as well as how it is positioned. If I had some I could try, I'd be willing to give it a go, at least for my cruiser.
Originally Posted by
twentysixtwo
I'd say, in order, something to help be seen (lights, reflective or HiVis Yellow clothing) Something to see (Lights, mirrors) and finally, something to protect you if the worst happens (Helmet)
That's actually a pretty good way to list basic priorities (again, when speaking purely of equipment).
Originally Posted by
noisebeam
A head turn can change the flow of traffic or individual drivers, a mirror glance will not. Use a head turn when the change is desirable, use a mirror when it is not.
This is true. I really don't use this to the best of it's ability, actually...