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Something about HPP's humpy roads and the angles of the headlights that make them appear brighter as the vehicle is descending on a hump. Did anyone notice the "Lights On for Safety" signs on HPP main drags that RTSC had the GM install? Same pole as "Share The Road" sign. They were installed maybe 5 yrs ago...some people said they've never noticed them. Headlights on even during daylight hours esp help on roads that are shaded by huge albezias growing next to the roads like Makuu. One day on Makuu I couldn't see a D9 on a tractor until it was about 100 ft away, it was partially in my lane, and I had to get on the easement ASAP...no police escort. Luckily the easement wasn't a ditch.
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The only problem with daylight running lights is that they typically only involve turning on the headlights and not the rear lights. So, they help but can lead people to believe they have their lights on because they can see where they're going at night but those behind can't see them (although they should realize they can't see the speedometer at night, that might clue them in). I've seen this happen many times here. It's a simple fix. Daylight running nights should also turn on the rear lights.
I agree with the comments about turning left into HPP on 130 at night/twilight or turning from one of HPP's roads onto 130. When I do that, and it's quite often, I take my time and try and look at more distant headlights and see if anything silhouettes them. Only when I'm confident there isn't a night rider coming my way will I move.
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Motorcycles even harder to see. Be careful out there!
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Agreed! Lots of group rides this weekend - please pay attention.
