Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 15:10     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
I’m glad mine is still wearing a helmet when so many friends are no longer. He thinks his friends are crazy for not wearing a helmet. No way any of these kids would wear a vest.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 15:05     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
No
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 14:59     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
Hard no
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 14:53     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
I wore one when I commuted to work.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 14:52     Subject: Re:Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
Anonymous wrote:DH agreed to wear a vest when he started biking to work and I asked him to and he got used to it pretty fast.


He figured out he just has to stuff it in his backpack after he turns the corner
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:47     Subject: Re:Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
My husband used to and I wish he still did. He was in the military and was required to wear reflective gear even as a pedestrian. They have special belts (just like a vest color and reflective, but either plastic or stretchy material) they have to wear either around their waist or across their upper body anytime they go outside. Maybe that's something that would work.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:32     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
My husband does - hes a road safety expert
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:32     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would like my tween to wear a high-visibility safety vest but it seems like no one wears them here.


1. Teach them how to ride defensively, including how to try to avoid

-right-hook crashes (the driver turns right in front of the bicyclist)
-left-hook crashes (the driver fails to yield to the oncoming bicyclist)
-crashes at driveways and entrances (the driver turns without noticing and stopping for the bicyclist)
-crashes from right turn on red and right at stop signs (the driver turns right while looking to the left for oncoming traffic, without seeing the bicyclist to the right)

2. Get them a back red blinking light and a front white blinking light for their bicycle.

Those things actually might make a difference, unlike a bright yellow vest. The only thing the bright yellow vest would be good for is, if somebody hit your tween, the police officer would put "light clothing" and "reflective materials" on the crash report.


+1
Though I do strongly recommend tops and shoes with reflective patches IN ADDITION TO the above, especially the lights--they are cheap, easy, and make a huge difference in visibility.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:27     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would like my tween to wear a high-visibility safety vest but it seems like no one wears them here.


1. Teach them how to ride defensively, including how to try to avoid

-right-hook crashes (the driver turns right in front of the bicyclist)
-left-hook crashes (the driver fails to yield to the oncoming bicyclist)
-crashes at driveways and entrances (the driver turns without noticing and stopping for the bicyclist)
-crashes from right turn on red and right at stop signs (the driver turns right while looking to the left for oncoming traffic, without seeing the bicyclist to the right)

2. Get them a back red blinking light and a front white blinking light for their bicycle.

Those things actually might make a difference, unlike a bright yellow vest. The only thing the bright yellow vest would be good for is, if somebody hit your tween, the police officer would put "light clothing" and "reflective materials" on the crash report.


^^^Assuming they're biking in daylight, that is. If they're biking in the dark, then yes, they should wear as much reflective material as possible.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:25     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
Anonymous wrote:I would like my tween to wear a high-visibility safety vest but it seems like no one wears them here.


1. Teach them how to ride defensively, including how to try to avoid

-right-hook crashes (the driver turns right in front of the bicyclist)
-left-hook crashes (the driver fails to yield to the oncoming bicyclist)
-crashes at driveways and entrances (the driver turns without noticing and stopping for the bicyclist)
-crashes from right turn on red and right at stop signs (the driver turns right while looking to the left for oncoming traffic, without seeing the bicyclist to the right)

2. Get them a back red blinking light and a front white blinking light for their bicycle.

Those things actually might make a difference, unlike a bright yellow vest. The only thing the bright yellow vest would be good for is, if somebody hit your tween, the police officer would put "light clothing" and "reflective materials" on the crash report.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:21     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
Yes, OP, that would be a hard sell with my 12 yr old. And even if they agree, no guarantee they wouldn’t take it off once out of your sight. See: kids riding with helmets on handlebars. It might work having a very bright backpack as PP suggests.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:10     Subject: Re:Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
DH agreed to wear a vest when he started biking to work and I asked him to and he got used to it pretty fast.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:08     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
No, but I wear bright-colored tops.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:06     Subject: Re:Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
I wear this camelbak water pack in bright yellow--see if they would go for that.

SG_92700040968549276_pla_pla-570360720717&segment=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo7C36NL08QIVzcDICh3O2Q-6EAQYCCABEgL8S_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_new" rel="nofollow">https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/camelbak-velocity-70-ozhydration-pack-17cbkuvlctyxxxxxxhyd/17cbkuvlctyxxxxxxhyd?sku=18815565&camp=CSESG_92700040968549276_pla_pla-570360720717&segment=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo7C36NL08QIVzcDICh3O2Q-6EAQYCCABEgL8S_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2021 13:02     Subject: Does anyone wear safety vests biking?
I would like my tween to wear a high-visibility safety vest but it seems like no one wears them here.