Safety Vest, do you wear one?

Well, if we do the math, 70ft +100ft. +100ft.+70ft.+100ft.+100ft., whew, it's a lot to ask.

 

Here's an old-timer flashback. Anybody remember the round reflectors? http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mo8lxujgljnKtDViWOCE-Ew.jpg

 

If they cant see a big truck with flashers and reflectors, why would the see a lil ole vest???

 

I can't disagree w/anyone trying to stay safe......but im ambivalent......on the other hand when you are out shopping w/your other half at home on Sat. &your wondering thru the grocery store w/your company jacket&reflective vest on...you look like a schmuck.....

 

I wear yellow class III shirts, not vest but compete shirts. I wear them every day, even bought the iron on reflective material (eBay) to put on new shirts if I can't find class IIIs in a pinch. I get a lot of complaints about them because they get really dirty when I help out at some of these places like when I clean dies (Yeah I do extras for extra money). They get bad enough where I have to soak them for a bit before they go into the wash. Now I have almost been hit by a truck at truck stops a few times, even when wearing PPG, and the last time the guy in that great pumpkin truck drove over the curb because he was doing something with his phone - at least he stopped. I tell these companies that because I am working around forklift drivers who are clueless and just out of or still in high school (one place have the owner's son drive a forklift at 14 - No comment) I wear what I need to wear to get noticed. I occasionally have to pull over to fix something, like when I was coming from a pickup on M24 north of 75, I had to get onto 75 but had to fix a chain before I hit 75 and pulled way over onto the grass on the ramp at the Palace B-ball place. NOT ONE ******* truck ever got over into the other lane and they would go speeding by, giving me a great big WIND KISS. The cars never even consider slowing down so I am used to that.

 

Require to wear it around the rails and terminal. I had wore it when I was sitting on the shoulder at night too. And ridgeline, I had the same problem with truckers not moving over too even when I see they had room for miles. Guess turning your turn signal, looking over and tiltin the wheel 10 degrees is too much to ask for our lives

 

I wear a bullet proof vest when making stops in NYC.

 

Very simple. Long ago I was taught it was up to me to watch out for cars when near a street or parking lot. I don't wear a vest because I don't rely on or expect drivers to see me--I see them and take the necessary steps. Wearing a safety vest looks dorky, like a special needs child who cannot be trusted to watch out for himself from getting run over. I could wear ninja clothes and be just as safe. Because I am vigilant and watchful.

Did I mention I also ride motorcycles? Same principle applies.