High Reflective tape to deter driver tailgating?

[zenl]

Hi guys,

 

Does anyone have encounter with aggressive tailgator sniffing dangerously close at your rear?

Any ideas how can we bikers counter this dangerously drivers?

 

Can i add some high reflective stickers, where to buy? is it legal?

Or have anyone have already done so,.. care to share?

 

Thanks all!

[CSV]

Regina, left side of the counter.

[feriosi]

U can paste those 3M reflective sticker on the rear of your bike. It does not deter anyone from tailgating u, but just to let other road users notice u more easily.

[duo]

U can paste those 3M reflective sticker on the rear of your bike. It does not deter anyone from tailgating u, but just to let other road users notice u more easily.

If only it really works. I was wearing my raincoat which had reflective tapes all around it and yet the next thing I know is I woke up in hospital with severe fractures to my face and not having a recollection of what happened. Sad thing is that most drivers seldom check properly before switching lanes. However visible you are first thing they will say when they hit you is they did not see you.

[IvikaRazI]

Actually this would involve the art of Defensive Riding skills. No Reflective tapes can save you. Using the proper technique will save your life. In this scenario, I would suggest you go to one side and let the vehicle behind you pass. It might be an emergency for him/her thus the rush or you might be too slow (some vehicle owners are so impatent).

 

Another technique, which I am reluctant to share, is to flash the rear lights. If dun wrongly, you might get into a nasty position. My advice, juz go for my 1st suggestion. Do take care on the road, be safe.

[CSV]

still, you do anything and everything to make yourself visible.

 

nothing wrong with pasting stickers on bikes to let others see you.

 

relying on that to be safe on the road? not quite. the main thing that saves us on the road is inside our head still.

[Hydher]

Agree with feriosi.

Anyway, you can get them at ubi. There is a specialised reflective sticker shop at ubi ave 1 i think. If you want a more professional work, you can go to juzzwheels or 219 aunty shop.

[kinwei]

Or if you want to be more agressive, you could install a fog lamp or 10W LED lights behind your bike. Flash the lights when neccassary. Make sure you aligned it facing the driver eyesight.

 

But not recommended as it will blinded the rear driver and might cause him to sway his car and know into others innocent cars.....

[feriosi]

Since we can't stop others road users from tailgating us, all we can do is to make ourselves more visible to them and ride cautiously. Speedy recovery bro.

[koyume1]

...However visible you are first thing they will say when they hit you is they did not see you.

 

I agree. That's what they will say.

 

Funny thing is that I notice that riders tend to prefer dark coloured rain coats when choosing their purchases. I would think that it is better to get something more visible than an all black one. Drivers are enshrouded in their rolling world of comfort and can be less attentive to what's happening outside, so with the falling rain and poor visibility, I would say go for a brighter, more visible rain coat.

 

Wishing you a speedy recovery dude.

[zenl]

Thanks everyone for sharing!

 

As bikers, some would ride for leisure/excitement, and some ride as solely for transportation for works.. Whichever reason, every moment on the road is a challenge for any bikers.. So much as i could, i would make my ride AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE, for my family at least.

 

Another practices on being visible is turning-on High beam esp. during the day time.. i have heard of some SBF bros practicing, me too.

Although it it seem like a cocky dude, but i find that it really deter on-coming drivers from cutting across your lane..

[adesmond2]

deter tailgate - install blinker lights that blind.. of cuz.. might become road hazard instead.. but.. those buggers will know their place and keep their distance.. of cuz.. illegal in SG.. when I go touring along NSH, my blinkers definitely keep tail gaters away, BUT, of cuz, you could see clearly they are fast enough, thus you just give way.. the blinkers is just to say, "I'M HERE".. nothing else.. some SG drivers cmi one.. from the way they drive.. go NSH confirm down hill or crash by trailers.. haixx..

 

So just ride safe and check mirror always.. u never know which bugger wan to chiong when it's not time to chiong..

I check mirror even when I stop to ensure the car behind wun come at high speed.. I down first gear move up abit more if I see it's not slowing down.. the worst I kana before.. gear one i change lane to next lane.. the car behind is slowing down BUT NOT STOPPING..

 

haixx...

[bryancbq]

Hello all!

 

I am new to this forum, and am thinking of getting a bike, but i have my concerns about safety.

Are singapore drivers really that bad? I need cheap transport, but at the back of my head, i am still worried about ending up crippled or badly injured.

Is it possible to ride with zero accident at all?

 

haiz...really tempted to get a bike cos i really do enjoy riding...

[duo]

Hello all!

 

I am new to this forum, and am thinking of getting a bike, but i have my concerns about safety.

Are singapore drivers really that bad? I need cheap transport, but at the back of my head, i am still worried about ending up crippled or badly injured.

Is it possible to ride with zero accident at all?

 

haiz...really tempted to get a bike cos i really do enjoy riding...

Sadly they are. Accidents will always happen no matter how safe your riding is. It just takes a reckless driver to end it all. I am not against drivers though. No chance of zero accidents. Its just how serious the accidents are. However do not let it deter from doing what you enjoy.

[adesmond2]

Hello all!

 

I am new to this forum, and am thinking of getting a bike, but i have my concerns about safety.

Are singapore drivers really that bad? I need cheap transport, but at the back of my head, i am still worried about ending up crippled or badly injured.

Is it possible to ride with zero accident at all?

 

haiz...really tempted to get a bike cos i really do enjoy riding...

 

if really need a cheap transport, get a good FC bike but zero accidents - there's no one who can guaranty that.. Just ride defensive..

 

Sadly they are. Accidents will always happen no matter how safe your riding is. It just takes a reckless driver to end it all. I am not against drivers though. No chance of zero accidents. Its just how serious the accidents are. However do not let it deter from doing what you enjoy.

 

Ya lor.. just that ferrari news comes up to me.. haixx..

[Silent Hunter]

Why not just hang a mirror behind the bike?

The driver high beam will kena himself.

[koyume1]

Hello all!

 

I am new to this forum, and am thinking of getting a bike, but i have my concerns about safety.

Are singapore drivers really that bad? I need cheap transport, but at the back of my head, i am still worried about ending up crippled or badly injured.

Is it possible to ride with zero accident at all?

 

haiz...really tempted to get a bike cos i really do enjoy riding...

 

Hi hi. So you have previously owned a motorcycle? If you have not, well not to scare you, but you should be prepared to 1) fall, 2) drop your bike, 3) skid in the 1st year of riding. Hopefully not crash into something during that time. All 3 happened to mua within the 1st year, so be extra careful. Know your limits. Admit to yourself when you are scared and back off or slow down. There is nothing to be ashamed of. As your experience increases, you will get better and be more comfortable with the bike. Then, the next thing to look out for is over confidence.

 

Singaporean drivers are generally ok I suppose. However, I noticed a big difference in how we are treated by the size of your bike. I notice that drivers are impatient, don't like to give way to me, like to cut into my lane and looooooovvee to tailgate me when I ride my little CG. When I ride my big bike, drivers tend to do the opposite. I don't know if its a honest "didn't notice you" kinda of thing or actions resulting from a sense of disdain for motorcyclists riding smaller bikes.

 

To mitigate the risks, you can wear some protective gear. I know Singapore is hot, so if you want some protective gear, maybe a light mesh jacket, motorcross gloves and a good helmet will help. Be super attentive when you are riding. Treat drivers as half asleep and unattentive to their surroundings (which they are) and treat taxis as if they are out to kill you and that will help to avoid accidents.

 

If there's an aggressive driver being an ass, zoom off and find another spot in the traffic if your bike's power allows you that luxury. If not, let him pass or slow down and move aside. No point aggravating the situation. Curse and swear all you want since you are wearing a helmet and no one can hear you. I do....haha