Originally Posted by
kimber_94806
Somebody told me that it is rude and might not gain friends if I keep my headlights in flash mode? I am new to commuting so I don't want to be rude to my fellow cyclist if this is the case. I am just thinking that I have a better chance to be seen by an approaching vehicle if it is in flash mode especially during dusk. I actually just got a superflash tails as well for better chance of being seen. I do not want to be rude but I do not want to be unsafe as well. Would love to hear what BF has to say on this. Thanks a lot.
Having your headlights properly aligned is far more important for "making friends" than whether they're blinking or steady.
Point your bike at a wall from 20 feet away.
Does any of the high-intensity part of your headlight beam strike the wall at or above your handlebar height?
If so, you're shining your light in people's eyes all the time.
That's more dangerous with a blinking light than it is with a steady light, but either one, if bright, can lead people to shield their eyes or look away from you, which can lead some cyclists or motorists to swerve unpredictably since they aren't able to look where they're going.