Originally Posted by
Huertecilla
Pedestrians!
The problem is not HiViz; the issue is not sééing.
There is ample research on the subject from various angkles; road furniture, road workers, motorcyclists, cyclists.
On this same note there is also well founded and repeatedly confirmed research proving that about 15% of motorists have insufficient sight to be driving ánything: the heavier, fatser their means of transport, the bigger risk they are; a half blind cyclist is mainly a risk to him/herself, a half blind car driver...
This latter is the crux of the rules concerning cyclist in the Netherlands.
It never ceases to amaze me that discussion like on this thread even take place; just look at the Netherlands; it works!! Without helmets, without HiViz.
Bottom line; when you step in you car, yoú decide to go into the public space with a grenade with the safety oin out. YOÚ are the only safety factor, so drive that way.
If you cannot deal with this responsibilty, take the bus.