Bicycle Austin forum / Govt. says wearing white to increase visibility is a MYTH!

Re: Govt. says wearing white to increase visibility is a MYTH!

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 15:57:15 +0000

Yeah, some of them aren't myths because they're actually true, and others aren't myths because nobody believes them anyway. But yes, they did get one right.

Re: Govt. says wearing white to increase visibility is a MYTH!

dummy@example.com (dougmc) — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:56:15 +0000

Myth: If a traffic sign is posted, then almost all drivers will obey the sign.

Who believes this "myth"? Anybody?

These people seem quite adept at building strawmen and tearing them down.

That said, they did get one right --

Myth: Parking on the street is a driver’s right.

Definitely a popular view and yet not correct.

Govt. says wearing white to increase visibility is a MYTH!

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 12:39:47 +0000

In the "WTF?!" department, the government of Clark County, Nevada offers a list of traffic "myths":

• "MYTH: Crashes occur with a greater frequency as the speed limit is increased."

• "MYTH: Marking crosswalks with lines and signs will improve safety."

• "MYTH: Wearing white at night makes you more visible to drivers."

Huh.

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/administra … ks2013.pdf