Originally Posted by
terrymorse
Which type of rear bike light is safer, a steady light or a flashing light?
Somebody did the experiment.
Looks like the subjects were looking at a "vi.deo" projected on a big screen.
Here's the full text:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/scienc...01457523004657
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The study referenced in the following indicated that flashing was much better than steady.
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buy...ng-bike-lights
The study found the flashing light was far superior on the straight road, allowing detection of the rider from three times the distance of the steady light. This equated to detection 82m sooner, on average.