Driving in bright light improves safety. True or myth? (video)

Many drivers of two-wheeled vehicles believe that riding a motorcycle with a traffic light on, the so-called. long, it serves to improve security.

Do you drive with headlights on? This question is always relevant among motorcyclists. Some lovers of two wheels, who, regardless of the conditions, drive with high beams on, have an original justification for this.

“In my opinion, this is one of the myths that is widespread in the motorcycle community that blinding is a positive result,” said Leszek Sledzinski, editor-in-chief of Jednoślad.pl. – If we want to be more visible, let's wear a brighter colored helmet or jacket, adds Piotr "Barry" Barila, editor-in-chief of Ścigacz.pl.

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Turning on the high beam, paradoxically, instead of increasing it, can reduce the safety of motorcyclists. – We estimate the distance based on the contour of the vehicle – the closer the vehicle, the larger the contour. If we have road lights on, it can make it difficult to change the observation of this contour, which can lead to an incorrect estimate of distance and speed, explains Kamil Kowalski from the Vehicle Safety Laboratory of the Automotive Institute.

As for the use of high beams during the day on a sunny day, the owners of the classics can be forgiven. In motorcycles of this type, very often the main beam headlights shine in much the same way as the low beam of modern cars.

It happens that motorcyclists do not want to, but blind other road users. This happens, for example, when a heavy passenger sits in the back seat and the front of the car is raised. “We have to be careful about this, and we ask drivers for their understanding,” Piotr “Barry” Barila cries out.

Driving long distances not only interferes with other road users, but can also result in a fine of PLN 100 and three demerit points.