Old 10-05-12 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ItsJustMe
Go ahead and run your lights, but don't be surprised when they still don't see you. Because they won't.

Many car drivers won't see anything that's not big enough to hurt them. Some don't even see that.
Depressingly, I think you're right. Drivers pile into stopped police cruisers and tow trucks operating their flashing lights with alarming regularity and even the mighty MiNewt doesn't hold a candle to them.

A strobe light and bright clothing does increase the chance of being seen and if nothing else weakens drivers' excuses in the event of things going south.
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