another bites the dust

[boo]

If this is the same guy, he wasn't wearing a helmet!
http://www.timesnews.net/article/9082870/scooter-rider-fatally-struck-by-car-in-sullivan-county

First time i've heard a scooter referred to as a "device" LOL

A few things that help prevent rear-enders:

That was the guy.

- Flashing the brake lights whenever braking, or at least when braking quickly or unexpectedly.  I've trained myself to "double tap" the lever, and now it's second nature.

- Additional lights, both front & back.  Besides visibility, it helps motorists determine your speed and distance vs. a single light.

- I ordered some iron-on reflective tape for my armored jacket and also my backpack. Got it on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SILVER-RETRO-REFLECTIVE-TAPE-iron-on-trim3x2-/111253708125