Originally Posted by
Richard Cranium
I was wearing a fire-engine red jersey on brilliantly-bright autumn day - sun was at the driver's back - but he just focused on making his left turn and "beating" on coming car traffic - I did not register as a "threat".
I sure got him - my hip dented his door and my elbow and shoulder broke out a passenger side window. Of course i did fracture about 20 bones - but it was worth it - I really got him.........
Would a bright flashing white light have changed things? I don't know . Never expect respect from a motorist - it could be fatal........
For quite a few years cars now are required to have daylight running lights on, yet those cars are still involved in accidents. So maybe or maybe not using flashing light would have saved you, but you can't use a light and think you'll be protected against stupid people. Your biggest protection is riding defensively and staying alert, not some light or some colored clothing, those are just aids.