Kokova Magazine

I like to think I am a careful driver. As an ex-motorbike rider I am aware of the dangers of not being seen. I am also aware that many drivers are still not as observant of other road users as they could be. The fact remains that if you are not in a car many road users simply don't see you.

So why make yourself less visible when you could easily stand out from the crowd and make sure you are seen with a 'See Me More' High Visibility LED Reflective Light Vest.

Late night driving around the countryside has brought me into contact with many people - riding, cycling and dog walking in the dark - and the one point that always strikes me as odd is that the majority of these road users are not wearing anything reflective to make themselves more visible.

Of course, all drivers need to be more aware of other types of road users and many times I have found myself faced with an oncoming car on the wrong side of the road simply because they have swerved out around a cyclist or horse rider at speed, instead of slowing to wait for an appropriate time to pass. Yet in the same vein I have found myself watching cyclists mount the pavement or ride through red lights when they should also be waiting for the Green to go.

There is a whole debate with genuine points to be made from both sides but if I were to take to the roads at night or in dull light I would certainly do everything in my power to make myself more visible - whether I was horse riding, cycling, on a motorbike or simply walking the dog.

So I was delighted to see the See Me More High Visibility LED Reflective Light Vest at The Telegraph Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show this month. Created to increase your chances of being seen this vest makes it safer to be out at night, whether you are running, riding a bike or just out in the dark.

SeeMeMore was created by father and son team, Robert and Jake Murray. After the tragic loss of friends who were not visible enough to the driver who hit them, Robert had an idea to create a jacket that would increase his visibility more than just the standard style of high visibility jacket.

The family want the rest of the world to be safe on the roads when cycling, running or just walking the dog and to ensure people are safe by being more visible in the low light and dark 'SeeMeMore' was born.

Every See Me More High Visibility LED Reflective Light Vest is made from a water resistant neon mesh with highly reflective strips and LED lights on back and front. The waist band is fully adjustable with high quality velcro - suitable for most teenagers up to adults size with a waist of up to 50 inches.

Priced at £29.99 (plus £3 p&p) the See Me More High Visibility LED Reflective Light Vest weighs in at just 300g, including three AA batteries (not supplied) and can be worn either with all the lights constantly on, without the lights on as a reflective jacket alone or by using one of the two speed levels of flashing lights. A simple push-button made into the jacket allows for control through the varying modes.

We can't control how other road users behave but we can control how well they see us. By making ourselves as visible as possible we stand more of a chance of using the roads in safety. Be Seen - Be Safe with a See Me More High Visibility LED Reflective Light Vest.