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for safety, A Triangle Head Light Pattern

Started by 98valk, Fri 12, Aug 2016, 17:10:19

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98valk

The results of the controlled field tests indicated
that the triangular lighting pattern used with each
type of auxiliary lights (crossing, ditch, and
strobe) increased detectability of the locomotive
compared with the use of the standard
headlights alone. Each system provided a
distinctive, uniform light pattern that motorists
could recognize as signifying a locomotive.
The crossing light system provided the best
overall performance. The increase in detection
distance provided by the crossing light system
(over that of the ditch and strobe systems and
the standard headlights alone) was statistically
significant, providing a greater safety margin.

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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C  10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp

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Robert

Thanks that is exactly why I wanted to get the lower cowl lights on my 1800.  :cooldude: Makes that triangle pattern.
"Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don't have time for all that."

98valk

Quote from: Robert on Fri 12, Aug 2016, 17:49:57
Thanks that is exactly why I wanted to get the lower cowl lights on my 1800.  :cooldude: Makes that triangle pattern.

and more chrome! The SO surely wants you to be safe.  :cooldude:
1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C  10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp

"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798

Gideon

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.  Isaiah 40:31

Bonzo

This works for me, and I am thinking of adding some LED's under the headlight!
Woops, I'm sorry.

BobB

I've started using a Cyclops LED lamp in the head light with the halogen bulbs on the light bar.  Thinking that the different light colors may have an positive impact.  I also use a Kisan LED Pathblazer...

Bronxboy

The ADV Monster LED Flood Lights I have up front are so bright, it bothers people during the day  :cooldude:

big poppa pump

Always had it setup this way on my bikes.

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Bonzo

Big Poppa, Those are some awesome looking bikes! The red and black one is really boss!
Woops, I'm sorry.