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    Oh, now you are talking about headlights of my bike. I know these, but why shall I switch on my lights when there is enough light on the road from lights from other vehicles. See I am saving petrol of my bike and contributing to environment.


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    Hey , now you are using some scientific mumbo jumbo to frighten me. Ok anyway I will switch on my new HID lights.



    Hmm , that seems logical. I will check my lighting setup.




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    Re: Importance of Being Visible

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      Re: Importance of Being Visible

      Very relevant topic.

      I remember reading a detailed article on it in Overdrive magazine in 2003. I didnt have a bike then but some things from it stuck with me:

      1. Always wear bright clothing or a jacket with reflective strips, even in the day time.
      2. Ideally a black bike with a black outfit and black helmet looks really cool, but its best to have a bright coloured bike at the very least since they are more visible to the person coming from the opposite direction towards you, if there is a light source coming from behind you.


      I think DRLs and AHO in bikes should help in increasing visibility. Its good these are now becoming standard features.
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