We are invisible

[ozmodius]

The following link is to a most informative thread... I didnt do the research .. just posting the results.

XS11.com - Yes, You/We ARE Invisible!! Part1

[mastakilla]

that was a great read, thanks

[reiobard]

great read and unfortunately very true...

[saveitk]

headlights and a bit of a approaching wobble left to right helps make you more visible.

[MisterX]

Originally Posted by saveitk

headlights and a bit of a approaching wobble left to right helps make you more visible.

Like you, this is what I usually do when approaching a busy intersection: the left and right wobble, that is. From what I can tell, it definitely helps you be a bit more visible from the perspective of a car about to enter the road.

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[rvbiker]

Be careful using the “wobble” when entering an intersection as it may convey a signal to the other drivers that you do not intend. The driver may only see you turn one way or the other and assume you are turning in that direction. Also, wobbling, makes it more difficult to take evasive action placing you in the wrong direction and part of the road from which an evasive action should be taken. The best approach, especially when a car is approaching from a side street where there’s no traffic signal, is to slow down, move to the center of the road and establish eye contact with the vehicle posing the possible problem.

[paul1149]

I like that wobble idea. I hadn't thought of it. I can see how one minor serve back and forth could a) get an oncoming driver's attention and b) even set him on alert, not knowing what the biker was up to. Within reason, these are good things.

[usa35]

Two words: Big horn.

They'll probably see you if they hear you.

[VEGASRIDER]

Pretty interesting link. However, like other members have mentioned, the headlight was not on in those pics, it makes a difference in terms of visiblity.

In addition to visiblity, I am a firm believer of lane choice when riding.

Left turning cagers, or cagers pulling out in front of the rider due to the fact that they didn't see the rider will be thier fault 99% of the time. But the rider can reduce the chances of that happening by choosing the lane or line that would be least vulnerable for something like this to happen. And this my friends, will only come with experience. A lot of riders put themselves at greater risks by incorrectly choosing their line of travel. Remember this, when multiple lanes exist, one lane will always be safer than the other.

[saveitk]

I bought Olympia's bright yellow jacket, and it definitely helps me be seen I'm as big as a billboard when wearing it (I'm 6'6")... It's just reassuring knowing I'm bright as can be!