Originally Posted by
BarracksSi
But, I'd rather not have them think that I'm 40 feet away and moving slowly when I'm actually 15 feet away and moving quickly.
On my commute (posted 55mph roads) the difference between being first noticed at 15 or 40 feet is nil, since both are totally unacceptable. And my speed is totally irrelevant given the differential.
I am quite pleased that I can spot in my mirror most vehicles changing lanes at 1/2 mile and more behind me because of my blinkies. Unfortunately there are a handful of motorists, almost always driving a pickup truck, who still wait until the last second to change lanes at full speed but that is because they are JackAsses, not because they don't see me or can't judge my speed.