2006-06-20 03:56:45 · 17 answers · asked by Brad D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
It's for safety. Turning the headlight on increases visibility. In fact, several car manufacturers have taken this principle and applied it to their vehicles. That's what "Daytime Running Lights" are for- to make your vehicle more visible at a distance.
Under certain conditions, vehicles (motorcycles and cars) seem to blend in with the environment, and can create hazardous situations.
It may seem a silly idea, but consider this:
You see the motorcycles coming, don't you?
2006-06-20 04:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by the_dude 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Headlights on has always been proven to reduce accidents... so it doesn't surprise me that probably most cycle manufacturers probably have wired them to be on when running just like modern cars..... also on older bikes I think it is a law when you pass your motorcycle license that you need to drive with it on...
2006-06-20 04:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by streetrodmaniac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because motorists--cars, buses, vans, trucks--are used to looking only for similar vehicles. We've become sort of automatons when behind the wheel. The light on a cycle is a safety measure to make them more visible. And as a cyclist I can attest to the fact that it works.
2006-06-20 04:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by Robin W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is an easy one... They are like running lights in cars. Alot of car drivers dont look for and never see motorcyclists. So with a headlight on it's a little easier to notice them... Although it didn't help me in my accident...
2006-06-20 04:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by Rob H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For safety purposes -- Suggestion around the ozarks where we are at most riders have the flashing headlights while they ride and they are noticed quickly!!!
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2006-06-20 13:30:48 · answer #5 · answered by Bikin Dude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because motorcycles are hard enough to see from a long distance away...keeping the headlamp on ensures that vehicles a good ways away will be able to see them...
2006-06-20 04:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by goldslug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for safety reasons,, a motorcycle is harder to spot coming down the road and with the head lights on its more noticeable
2006-06-20 04:01:38 · answer #7 · answered by moonspirit422 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All good. Everyone dead on.
I will add that there are aftermarket "flashers" that will make your headlights pulsate to increase visibility even further.
But basically, it's a safety thing.
2006-06-20 04:05:31 · answer #8 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-10 23:32:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always run the high beam during the day. Its legal in my state and makes me more visible.
2006-06-20 07:36:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋