I use my rear lights most of the time during the day and often a front light too. I realise I don't see many other riders doing this. It can particularly make a difference on tree lined roads. I'm also a fan of DLR on cars, hopefully efficient ones not main headlights. I can tell in a glance whether a car is stationary or moving.
DRL
- Thread starter hit4six
- Start date
Help Support Candle Power Flashlight Forum
Steve K
Flashlight Enthusiast
I've got a Schmidt hub dynamo on my commuting bike, with homemade LED headlight and taillight. I keep them turned on at all times, and I've had numerous people tell me how much more visible it makes me in the daytime.
I don't know that this is neccessary, but it's certainly a useful means to reduce the chance of not being seen. Plus, I do feel a bit more safe while riding.
Steve K.
I don't know that this is neccessary, but it's certainly a useful means to reduce the chance of not being seen. Plus, I do feel a bit more safe while riding.
Steve K.
Leow
Newly Enlightened
Like Steve i use dynamo hubs and LED front lights.
The only time I turn them off is if I'm getting dropped on a hill climb - but I think that has more a psychological than practical effect.
LeoW
The only time I turn them off is if I'm getting dropped on a hill climb - but I think that has more a psychological than practical effect.
LeoW
pe2er
Enlightened
I Also use my LED front and tail light in daytime during my commute. Lights are powered by four "18650" LiIon batteries, so the cost for that (recharging) is negligible.
I Hope the lights make me more visible in daytime. Have always wondered why daytime lights are advocated for cars and not for bicycles. Cars hardly need the added visibility IMHO.
I Hardly ever encounter fellow riders with lights on in daytime. I do get remarks from them that my lights are on once in a while.
Daytime lights for motor vehicles (called MVO over here) will be mandatory for new European cars from 2011. Read Factsheet Motorvoertuigverlichting overdag (MVO) (in Dutch
)
Erwin
I Hope the lights make me more visible in daytime. Have always wondered why daytime lights are advocated for cars and not for bicycles. Cars hardly need the added visibility IMHO.
I Hardly ever encounter fellow riders with lights on in daytime. I do get remarks from them that my lights are on once in a while.
Daytime lights for motor vehicles (called MVO over here) will be mandatory for new European cars from 2011. Read Factsheet Motorvoertuigverlichting overdag (MVO) (in Dutch
)Erwin
