Originally Posted by
dynodonn
In the OP's situation, using a strobe headlight was helpful, but if the OP's headlight is too focused, as to increase it's forward lighting capabilities, it may not have had the lumen capability to be seen by motorists pulling out from the far side of the intersection, so excessive light spillage can be a good thing at certain times.
Could be... But I think that what I take out of this and my situation is that no matter what preparations we make, we simply cannot avoid every dangerous encounter. Some have suggested that maybe I should have taken the lane. Maybe then this driver would have noticed me and waited, but maybe I would still have been missed and t-boned without room to move. We all know best practices for road safety, but the bottom line is at some point it's out of our hands, and we just have to be ready for the inevitable. There are road users who for whatever reason may hit you even with a fully lit Christmas tree on your back. Not to downplay preparation, lane placement, etc. But this is where simply paying attention and being ready for anything is all you can do. Luckily I was paying attention in my case.