Be safe - be seen?

I have had one of those unfortunate days today where I have been invisible to everything and everyone - from artics to bl00dy scooters.

I wear a silver lid and over my black textiles I wear a high-vis (with reflective stripes) vest.

...but still I am not being seen - so what more can I do?

[DarrenSV650S]

Have you got a loud can

you need a blue flashing light strapped to your head my friend

dont forget with artics if you cant see their mirrors they cant see you, and at least your here to write this thread, so just keep your eyes peeled buddy

Yeah - there are 2 sides to staying safe as it gets darker, and colder ....

1. Lights, clothing, etc .....which you seem to have covered....
2. Defensive riding - slow down, keep your distance, be aware lights are lights and a bike can look like a car in the distance....

Take your time, and keep safe why people get used to the dark again....

+1 for defensive riding.

Assume they haven't seen you, and that they think those mirror thingies they have are for looking at ones self, not the road/view behind.

A good tip I've adopted is, after dark, upon seeing a car waiting to turn out from a juction, gently weave in your lane, so your headlight won't be mistaken for one of the car's headlights behind you.

[Shellywoozle]

Originally Posted by krhall

I have had one of those unfortunate days today where I have been invisible to everything and everyone - from artics to bl00dy scooters.

I wear a silver lid and over my black textiles I wear a high-vis (with reflective stripes) vest.

...but still I am not being seen - so what more can I do?

Fireworks out ya bottom .... not alot else other than position on the road ... is this ok? Which I assume is

Odd that. I never wear any hi-viz and wear all black kit on an all black bike. I never get anyone pulling out on me or appearing to have not seen me.

The only concession I make towards visibility is having my headlight on permanently, but I can't turn the bugger off.

Originally Posted by krhall

I have had one of those unfortunate days today where I have been invisible to everything and everyone - from artics to bl00dy scooters.

I wear a silver lid and over my black textiles I wear a high-vis (with reflective stripes) vest.

...but still I am not being seen - so what more can I do?

I've felt like that on the road ever since I moved to England, honestly, folk drive around in an bloody dream-world down here, but then at least 'cos nobody cares what everyone else is doing there's less road rage.

Originally Posted by Lozzo

Odd that. I never wear any hi-viz and wear all black kit on an all black bike. I never get anyone pulling out on me or appearing to have not seen me.

The only concession I make towards visibility is having my headlight on permanently, but I can't turn the bugger off.

That's cos your magic Lozzo...

[ophic]

Originally Posted by Milky Bar Kid

That's cos your magic Lozzo...

A cloud of twinkly fairy dust following him everywhere?