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[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I would rather visual indicators of their presence like a flashing light of a specific color

[–] ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not sure why you're being downvoted.

I've been riding for years but had to renew my license. The motorcycle tests now has a section where you have to find the motorcyclist in the rain.

And honestly, that section broke me. I love riding in dark colors on my dark bike. But I'd be god damn near invisible in the rain.

And I wished this test was forced on everybody (motorcyclists, car heads, hell even bike riders).

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah something like flashing or cycling cym on the back and sides. As long as it’s unmistakable it’s good. Noise is a huge disruption and it isn’t clear about location. Lights are

[–] Andonyx@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

It's only visible from the back, but more bikes are coming equipped with brake lights that strobe for a second when activated to get more attention. (We only have one rear brake light, compared to three on cars). And now it's easy to find add-on helmet lights that also activate with the brakes. Not the all-rounder lighting you're talking about, but early info seems promising.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

That’s good. I want y’all to be visible and safe, I just really don’t want y’all to wake the dead riding past

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

maybe the can wear an indicator, a big floppy one on top of their helmets, preferably flesh tinted and mushroom shaped - so everyone can easily see the pricks