Drivers and their lights

[joebloggs]

I don't think riders or drivers should have their lights on during daylight hours full stop.

Firstly (and most worrying) is riders assuming they have been seen, sure way of getting yourself killed

And secondly you can't judge the distance of a halogen lights so a driver may actually have seen you but he'll pull out as he hasn't judges either your speed or distance correctly. Theres no arguement that he/she should have waited as we all asses the other traffic in these situations and go if we believe theres time.

So for me lights on during the day doubles your chance of being knocked off. Those drivers who missed you pull out and now you've the added issue with those who have but have no idea how far away you are.

I'll pop on my lights in town where I can stop safely but other than that trust to defensive riding and good road positioning

Hmmmmm talking of use of lights......