Sorry for the slow reply - I don't log on very often. I bought mine several years ago when they only had one model, the simple axle mounted blinkie. That one is definitely a "be-seen" light. It is similar to a single LED type light - you can see the reflection of the blink on a sign post ahead of you or on the back of someone in front of you, but you are not going to see cracks or potholes in the road way.