Originally Posted by
njkayaker
The "hi viz" yellow also tend to be something cyclists (and few others) wear.
So, not only is it easier to see, it makes it easier to identify the thing being seen as a cyclist. Which means the driver will have a better idea of how you are going to behave and how they should behave in turn.
This is also why rear lights that flash are better than those that are constant.
(Nothing is going to be perfect.)
I hadn't thought about drivers processing the high vis yellow as "cyclist" It does make sense. Good point about nothing being perfect. I approach safety with a layered strategy. Road choice, lane position, pay attention relentlessly, bright socks, bright shirt, bright helmet, flashing lights, etc.