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@danwentskiing
It's debatable.
Lots of people ride around in broad daylight with high-powered lights designed to catch people's attention. I do and it makes me feel safer.
I reckon lots of motorists, particularly people who don't empathise with cyclists (IE they don't cycle and don't know anyone who does) look but don't see people on bikes, because what they are looking for is cars/buses/lorries, which explains how they can pull out on you, despite looking straight at you. With a massive blinking light pointed at their faces, I reckon it's harder for them to ignore you.
It's not going to protect you against everything, but it's better than nothing IMO.