Originally Posted by
R. D.
Adding reflective bands or tape to the pedals or ankles clearly helps to identify what you are looking at, also gives an idea of the distance, same for a reflective vest.
So maybe a light on the helmet that illuminates the vest would be a good complement to the fixed red rear light... it doesn't need to be very bright since the vest is very close...
'S'why I've adopted using both a tail light (Varia radar device affixed behind my seat) and a high-mounted tail light too (secured to my helmet, in a position that puts it facing directly rearward) when I ride, daytime or dusk... I don't intentionally ride in the dark, morning or night. In front it's a white Raveman set to cycle quickly in intensity. Idea is that the high-mounted light will be seen first by vehicles approaching from behind, then the lower once they get closer should there be any inclines between them and myself. The white in front ought to improve recognition of my presence to pedestrians and other vehicle operators as I approach.
I'm a firm believer in making myself readily apparent and visible to others while I'm out and about where others are present.