tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post6295199338997330557..comments2024-02-19T09:05:53.444-08:00Comments on Akit's Complaint Department: Riding a Bike at Night: Use Some Common SenseAkithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905273274257369338noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-40483538298717145522011-12-12T20:34:52.936-08:002011-12-12T20:34:52.936-08:00I don't usually have to worry much about night...I don't usually have to worry much about night bike riders in my area, though I'm always worried that I won't see one because they're insufficiently lighted. With just reflectors, they're practically invisible on Holloway due to the nature of the road surface when I am heading downhill and an oncoming car's headlights blind me (they tend to reflect quite well off the surface). <br /><br />As for the exercisers out in the dark, again you'd think it's common sense to wear something reflective, but perhaps they're too busy being stylish trendy runners to care about safety. When I'm a pedestrian (versus going out for a run) I don't think much about reflective or bright clothing, but then I'm walking on sidewalks, being aware of other cars, etc. But then I'm more cautious about looking out for turning cars as I'm crossing streets.Ryan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670458381967699663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-48772740790123964482011-12-12T16:41:36.567-08:002011-12-12T16:41:36.567-08:00As a driver who doesn't want a bicyclist smear...As a driver who doesn't want a bicyclist smeared on his radiator, a-freaking-men to the common sense precautions, Akit. I get so angry at cyclists without lights or reflective gear, I could almost support a law that would make such heedless riders automatically responsible for any accident in which they're involved after dark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-18363032970182829322011-12-12T08:34:20.085-08:002011-12-12T08:34:20.085-08:00I am not sure why you are expecting hate mail. Wea...I am not sure why you are expecting hate mail. Wearing tail reflectors and tail lights is common sense when riding a bike at night, even though lighting should be better in GGP.<br /><br />As for helmets, there is considerable debate on it. To avoid injury during an accident, a helmet helps. To avoid a specific accident or to reduce accidents in general, not wearing a helmet seems to help as it keeps drivers alert and invites more potential riders. So this is a tough issue, that I think we should continuously reassess (right now I am still on the side of wearing helmets until some critical mass is established). I wouldn't call wearing a helmet "common sense" though, as I think it should be a carefully made choice.Mariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413592483535160936noreply@blogger.com