Originally Posted by
FBinNY
I agree with you that it's an error to let "things" drive you safety bus. It seems to be an American thing, or maybe it's spread worldwide. Anyway, we all talk about lights, helmets, mirrors, etc. which are OK as far as they go. But they simply don't go far enough, and I prefer to place my faith in awareness and training.
I agree, mirrors, one of the things people regard as a big safety feature are often relied on too much. They say no, but they don't say yes. But lights are another matter, a good headlight and tail light are definite safety features that awareness can't match.