Do the RoSPA advanced drivers course or the IAM equivalent and you won't worry about brake lights...
I took the the third brake light off of mine when I bought it, and have never felt vulnerable to traffic behind me, it's all down to observation and making sure you always have an exit plan.
As over 60% of RTCs involve some sort of rear end shunt.....exit plans are not a lot of use.(figures are about 7yrs old)
I've been shunted off my bike x2 at the same junction in the last few years
I've had a brand new car written off by a rear end shunt.
It's NOT your observations to be worried about!
Says a grade 1 police driver since 1985.
food for thought
I've fitted a third brake light
but hey its a free country
enjoy your drive
Mind you what use are they when automatic pilots are in charge
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