Originally Posted by
Slaninar
Drivers do not right hook you because they don't see you from behind. They right hook you because after they pass you, they stop thinking, or misjudge your speed. How does rear light prevent right hook when you're no longer in front of the car?
Sure they do, especially if you're riding in a bike lane like I am 90% of the time when I'm on the road. It prevents a right hook because cars see you from well back, slow down, and give you the right of way and treat you like a car. I have personally seen what a difference a bright rear light makes. Cars give you much more room when they pass and they slow down and get behind you near intersections. Without a rear light they're much more likely go around you and try to beat you to the intersection increasing the chance of a right hook IME.