Anybody know the safety statistics

[Fudd]

Yesterday, a guy in my riding club was involved in an accident.  A lady pulled out of a side street across his path and he t-boned her.  She said she didn't see him comming.  It tore up his knee, and totalled his Buell.

My question is:  has anybody seen a report from a safety agency concerning "single vs. multiple headlights?"  Just how much more likely are you to get in a wreck with one headlight?

Any links to studies on the subject are appreciated.

I also believe in leaving headlights on bright during daylight hours.  The beam is aimed better at the oncomming driver.

[fudgie]

Personally I cannot see 2 lights untill the bike is close, close as in 100 yds or so. Unless it has lower spot lights then I can see it better then when they are bunched together. Same for 'reflective' clothing and bright helmets. Cant see a reflective jacket behind a shield or fairing with head lights pointed at me.

I do use my brights when the sun is at my back if I feel the need to.

[ValkFlyer]

The Valkyrie's high beam does and excellent job. Here where I split lanes almost daily in stop and go freeway traffic I've found that my high beam does a far better job at catching the attention of vehicles I'm approaching from behind.  Their reaction is to pull out of my way sooner.  If I were to speculate I'd say that at least a third more of the drivers are impacted and react to the high beam over the low.  I've made a habit of using it during the day.