Re: OT: flash to pass switch

From: droo (03dakotacc4.7_4x4@comcast.net)
Date: Sat Jun 10 2006 - 17:26:05 EDT


On Sat, 10 Jun 2006 12:08:44 -0400, Ray Irons <rayirons@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>
>
> I want to do this for safety reasons. If while riding
> with the low beam on and a car starts to pull out from
> a side street, I can hit that button a few time to
> rapidly flash the headlight to get their attention
> that I am in their line of travel. Too many drivers
> claim they didn't see the person on the bike after an
> accident. A flashing light tends to get someones
> attention rather quickly.
>
>

Install an air horn. That sends the message more clearly. If they didn't
see your light in the first place, they probably won't see it flashing.
People usually look quickly in all directions before pulling out. So if
they start pulling out, they probably aren't looking in your direction
anymore.

-- 
-droo

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