Before i wore hi viz i had had people pull out evan after looking directly at me..
I think the main problem is that when car drivers are entering traffic they are looking for cars not bikes...
It probobaly starts in the subconscious, there in a cage for starters so they feel "safe" and when they see a bike approaching they dont see you as a "threat" and instinctively pull out not realising there mistake until its too late..
Its not often a car pulls out on a lorry its usually the other way round..
I think hi viz works as it makes you stand out and the colour is assosiated with safety and police, so i think it helps them make the right desition when they glance round..
I think the best thing is hi viz and defensive riding, and never ride in someones blindspot, but if you have to... be on the ball and get out as soon as possible...
I tell you one thing that is getting on my nerves lately..
In this damp cold weather, roundabouts obviously have to be rode slower than normal, but you still get cars traveling at regular pace because they are less affected by the conditions and the swines fly round so close, you would think they are checking your chain tension or summit...
If you dropped the bike they would just drive straight over you..
I think the main problem is that when car drivers are entering traffic they are looking for cars not bikes...
It probobaly starts in the subconscious, there in a cage for starters so they feel "safe" and when they see a bike approaching they dont see you as a "threat" and instinctively pull out not realising there mistake until its too late..
Its not often a car pulls out on a lorry its usually the other way round..
I think hi viz works as it makes you stand out and the colour is assosiated with safety and police, so i think it helps them make the right desition when they glance round..
I think the best thing is hi viz and defensive riding, and never ride in someones blindspot, but if you have to... be on the ball and get out as soon as possible...
I tell you one thing that is getting on my nerves lately..
In this damp cold weather, roundabouts obviously have to be rode slower than normal, but you still get cars traveling at regular pace because they are less affected by the conditions and the swines fly round so close, you would think they are checking your chain tension or summit...
If you dropped the bike they would just drive straight over you..