Turn signal with reflective glove -- Drivers' input??
Some, including myself, think, or hope, putting on reflective stickers on the back of the gloves helps when making turn signals at night. I think it's useful in only very limited situations, when the car light is directed at your hand, which often is not the case.
Any drivers here could provide some input? Have you been able to tell a cyclist's turn intention thanks to the reflections from their glove at night?
Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
Motorists need to be made aware of a cyclists presence on the road at night. Anything else is secondary. Having established that a cyclist is on the road in relatively close proximity means that the motorist is prepared to yield to that cyclist whatever he or she does AND also presupposes that whatever the cyclist does will fall in accordance with established protocols…Just because your signal is visible doesn't mean that a following car will take a cyclist seriously. At night I use common sense and make maneuvers in such a way that motorists are able to easily infer my intentions. Hand signals become an optional courtesy. FWIW.
Just yesterday I posted to this thread on the General Cycling Forum,
”Bicycle Turn Signal Lights?”
Originally Posted by
wahoonc
I don't. When riding at night, I may have a glove with a reflective back. During the day they would be all but invisible.
Not that drivers around here use theirs or even pay attention to them when used.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
So true here in Boston. I signal turns with arm, sometimes wearing a reflective glove, but I think it is most important to watch what the car(s) behind are doing, most effectively IMO with a rearview mirror. Assume that the driver(s) behinds does not see/care what or how you signal.