When they've already lost most control and are panicking, yes. But it's completely normal for cyclists to wear reflective clothing to make themselves visible. E

When they've already lost most control and are panicking, yes. But it's completely normal for cyclists to wear reflective clothing to make themselves visible. Even cars have retroflectors on their taillights for this purpose. No road user is trying to hide in the dark in the hopes that drivers won't get fixated on them!