Originally Posted by
Papa Tom
But I have noticed that a static headlight usually appears to be standing still, while a blinking one provides visual information about which direction the light is traveling and how fast it is moving. I can't provide any scientific evidence, but I feel strongly about this. Can anyone talk me out of it?
Personally, I find just the opposite. A blinking light is difficult to determine where it is or how fast it is moving while a steady light gives that information quite readily. The blinking light will get attention but determining the distance to a blinking light just isn't something that we humans are too good at.