A small subcompact dipped in a bright colour paint makes it safer for sure, or at least better-seen. Half the battle.
My own 2014 Mirage is dark grey like yours, and it's not seen. One good thing is.. you're under the radar of the police. I have literally been speeding around in speedy traffic, then a cop and suddenly everyone slows down... and it was the bright green Mazda 2 that got pulled over, not me... I quickly blended back in.
And I use my clutch as a brake. Slow down without brake lights!