26-06-2020, 08:36 PM
Modern drivers have a myriad in car distractions and are seated a long way from the windows. The vehicles recquire no concentration to drive. So they only pick up the most obvious external developments. A Michael Jackson white glove should assist with hand signals.
Large low mounted perhaps temporary reflectors are useful at night. These fluctuate and attract more attention than steady lamps. The danger of being run down should not be underestimated. In UK Jowett Club members were very seriously injured on motorway when a following truck rammed a Bradford, pushing a trailer being towed through the van.
Cycling is certainly daunting. Having towed trrilers including sea scout boats, I realise how easy it is to forget the trailer, even with a small car. Close overtaking vehicles with wide trailers are a real worry.
On short city trips I find the bicylce at least matches the car. Go to front of light queues and can often walk the side pedestrian crossing. But if cyclists ever increase to significant numbers might not last.
Large low mounted perhaps temporary reflectors are useful at night. These fluctuate and attract more attention than steady lamps. The danger of being run down should not be underestimated. In UK Jowett Club members were very seriously injured on motorway when a following truck rammed a Bradford, pushing a trailer being towed through the van.
Cycling is certainly daunting. Having towed trrilers including sea scout boats, I realise how easy it is to forget the trailer, even with a small car. Close overtaking vehicles with wide trailers are a real worry.
On short city trips I find the bicylce at least matches the car. Go to front of light queues and can often walk the side pedestrian crossing. But if cyclists ever increase to significant numbers might not last.