Last fall I did a lot of riding in the dark. I actually felt more comfortable with the traffic as the cars gave you more room. I think at night a texting driver has a better chance of seeing you if your lights are flashing. I have two flashers in the back and a Nite Rider 450 for the front. My nite rider though is only 450 lumens which is fine but I have to keep it on high for the most part and then I only get two hours out of it. I guess I could get another one and just flip it out.