Old 12-17-12 | 10:53 AM
  #46  
phughes's Avatar
phughes
Senior Member
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,892
Likes: 2,295
Originally Posted by cehowardGS
In all due respect, I have a heard a lot through the years, seen a lot too. But, the above, that really takes the cake!!
Really? How so? This happens to be something I have studied a lot, the physic and mechanics of how our bodies react to our vision, for the purpose of motorcycle road racing, you go where you look. It is a simple principal. If you are staring at the light, your body will automatically turn your vehicle towards it. It is a proven fact, and something I do not with to encourage whilst riding a bicycle.

http://www.outbackcrossing.com.au/FourWheelDrive/Driving_and_Target_Fixation.shtml

http://www.oncourse4wd.com/roadcraft...t_fixation.asp

http://www.msgroup.org/casestudy1.aspx?num=1





It is best to not blind oncoming drivers, whether you are in a car, truck, or on a bicycle. Our lights should be adjusted in such a way that they do not shine into other driver's eyes. The best way to ensure that, is to adjust them according to the same specifications as required by the vehicle code for your state. The regulations have been created to combat this problem specifically.

Since my headlight is over 500 lumens, I have made sure I keep it adjusted so it does not shine oncoming drivers' eyes. The person I originally posted my reply to does as well as they reported after my post. We all should and shouldn't be so quick to pass it off as if it doesn't matter.
phughes is offline  
Reply