Ever heard of “look but failed to see”? At
With this phenomenon, drivers look in the right direction, but cannot correctly recognize or classify what they are seeing. You know it yourself, a quick look over your shoulder and then you turn. People and cyclists can be unintentionally overlooked if they do not stand out clearly enough from their surroundings.
Studies show that a staggering 63-85% of all accidents fall into this category.
What can you do about it? Do not wear dark clothing, always ride with a helmet and lights and of course one LED warning vest carry!