Glad it was only a close call. I have had a few cases where drivers clearly didn't see me and I have had to stop, etc. Happened the other night at a 4 way stop. I started to go through intersection when a car that got there after me started to go as well. In this case I was just accelerating so stopping was easy, but the drive clearly didn't see me till the last second when she looked genuinely shocked/sorry. I had a bright light up front on solid plus a solid light on my helmet.

I am realizing most drivers don't seem to be LOOKING for bikes so even with all the things we do to be noticeable its not registering all the time.

I am not sure about a tail light blinky up front...could be confusing as to which way you are going to drivers. While I hate bright flashing white lights up front, particularly when dark, I am starting to think they might be one of the best ways to get a drivers attention if they aren't thinking about looking for bikes. I may start using a brighter one to supplement my solid headlight on my handlebars and helmet, or make my helmet light blink.