Sorcerer

It's all tragic.

Would bright daytime flashing lights help?

I've been using lights to help others see me. I've noticed more and more riders using them too.

Much to my disappointment I witnessed a rider the other day, in daylight with bright blinking lights, doing nothing wrong, almost get hit by a left hook.

Then the next day, a similar thing happened to me!

This left me wondering if drivers cannot really discern flashing lights for what they are intended. But I have decided that the drivers are probably distracted by devices and are only looking for cars and trucks.

Dangerous situations in urban traffic are probably increasing.

Edit to add:

On the other hand, is it possible that the drivers noticed the bicyclist because of the flashing lights and decided to encroach upon their space to give them a scare?

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