[andy james]

why do the majority of road cyclists wear black or other dark-coloured clothing?

Motorists are more likely to hit them, or pedestrians step in front of them!

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[Captain Badger]

don simon fbpe wrote:

Even driving on unlit roads, I never have problems seeing either cyclists or peds in dark clothing. Then again I concentrate on driving when in the car instead of driving like a tit.

Nice!

[Mungecrundle]

Black – the least visible
Black – the least visible colour?

[wycombewheeler]

of course there is the issue

of course there is the issue the rain  jackets seem to come in feault black from most manufacturers.

But also if you try wearing a brightly coloured top in wet weather it will soon be ruiined by road spray containing all sorts of dirt left by motor vehicles.

[don simon fbpe]

Even driving on unlit roads,

Even driving on unlit roads, I never have problems seeing either cyclists or peds in dark clothing. Then again I concentrate on driving when in the car instead of driving like a tit.

[ktache]

When there were no seaetbelts

When there were no seaetbelts and the steering wheel could decapetate the driver, drivers didn’t drive that more carefully, they just killed themselves and other drivers in huge numbers.

Admittedly the power was a lot less then, but brakes, tyres and steering are a lot better these days.

Far more drink driving back then too.

The big spike might make them drive with care for a few weeks, but then…

POWER!

[OnYerBike]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki

It’s been suggested before.

[Chris Hayes]

The father of a mate of mine,

The father of a mate of mine, a blunt Yorkshireman had an innovative solution to aggressive driving…‘Tek t’ seatbelts aart,’ he used to say. ‘and put a big spike in’t middle o’ t’ steering wheel.’  

Which translated means: Take their seatbelts out and replace them with a big spike in the middle of the steering wheel’.  I’ve thought a lot about Jim’s recommendation since.

 

[Richbeck]

Presumed liability??
Presumed liability??

[Richbeck]

I have on a number of
I have on a number of occasions been told that my lights are too bright…….and could I turn them off as they are causing a hazard to motorists!

[Richbeck]

I suspect that without all of
I suspect that without all of those things, motorists may behave a little differently as there will be a greater inherent risk to them – replace the airbag with something a little spikier perhaps?

[Steve K]

Andy – as a matter of
Andy – as a matter of interest, have you posted on any motoring website asking drivers to give cyclists more space when overtaking; to avoid left hooks; to give way to cyclists when cyclists have right of way? Have you posted anywhere campaigning for better cycling infrastructure?

[Captain Badger]

hawkinspeter wrote:

hawkinspeter wrote:

Captain Badger wrote:

hawkinspeter wrote:

I thought that was covered by elimination and substitution

Elimination Reduction Isolation Control Substitution would come under elimination. I’m just being didactic

Where’s the PPE?

Cyclists never wear it anyway….

[hawkinspeter]

Captain Badger wrote:

Captain Badger wrote:

hawkinspeter wrote:

I thought that was covered by elimination and substitution

Elimination Reduction Isolation Control Substitution would come under elimination. I’m just being didactic

Where’s the PPE?

[Captain Badger]

You have made two assertions
You have made two assertions there. Are either of them supported by research, and can you cite please?

Looking at your responses to some of the comments below, I could be forgiven for thinking that you have no intention to do anything other than blame the people you hit when driving your car.

My advice to you is don’t hit people.
Put your phone down
Drive slower
Pay attention
Start cycling – your road awareness will climb steeply.

Most of all, accept that what your car does is your responsibility and yours alone, then start driving as such.

I can’t help thinking you’ll dismiss the above though and you are merely trolling. If that’s the case it’s a shame, as you will continue to be a liability on the road and a risk to other road users, irrespective of their mode of transport.

Hope you’ve had fun, and good evening to you.

[Cycloid]

Spot on

Spot on

A Grade one victim blamer

[Author]

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