Motorists are familiar with certain cyclist symbols such as a reflective belt or jacket, which are typically in wither yellow or orange. Another such symbol if the 'Hump's rucksack cover. These symbols are more prominent at night and when combined with an LED flasher make a cyclist adequately visible to motor vehicles drivers. Don't go overboard when using reflective tape to decorate your cycle , however, as thieves and vandals could potentially take advantage if they see it parked so you don't want to make it stand out too much.
Trouser clips can certainly be useful as they indicate your relative speed and distance to vehicle drivers. An alternative is to attach reflective heel tabs on your cycle shoes. A second alternative is to have pedal reflectors which are British Standard approved.
Having extra bright lights can cause a certain degree of unpredictability as drivers can be so alarmed that they will step on the brakes because they don't know what is approaching them. Showing them symbols they will recognise will be suffice such as pedal reflectors, flashers and high-visibility jackets.
Two sets of lights can offer an advantage, one at the front and one on at the back. This is a more advantageous option over spare batteries. If you have one hard-wired, you will have a better chance of surviving without them. Investing in a high level rear light which can be seen through windscreens provides additional visibility when attached to your rucksack.
Helmets won't help you in terms of being seen or to prevent accidents. If road safety if a genuine concern for you, you can wear a high-visibility jacket before the polystyrene hat which may or may not fit you. You should further be assertive when cycling as opposed to trudging along in the gutter, Be aware too of traffic coming from different directions such as head on cars overtaking you. Light for them and take extra care if you only have a rear light.
Trouser clips can certainly be useful as they indicate your relative speed and distance to vehicle drivers. An alternative is to attach reflective heel tabs on your cycle shoes. A second alternative is to have pedal reflectors which are British Standard approved.
Having extra bright lights can cause a certain degree of unpredictability as drivers can be so alarmed that they will step on the brakes because they don't know what is approaching them. Showing them symbols they will recognise will be suffice such as pedal reflectors, flashers and high-visibility jackets.
Two sets of lights can offer an advantage, one at the front and one on at the back. This is a more advantageous option over spare batteries. If you have one hard-wired, you will have a better chance of surviving without them. Investing in a high level rear light which can be seen through windscreens provides additional visibility when attached to your rucksack.
Helmets won't help you in terms of being seen or to prevent accidents. If road safety if a genuine concern for you, you can wear a high-visibility jacket before the polystyrene hat which may or may not fit you. You should further be assertive when cycling as opposed to trudging along in the gutter, Be aware too of traffic coming from different directions such as head on cars overtaking you. Light for them and take extra care if you only have a rear light.
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