Safety vests and special protective collar for children at TÜV Rhineland is necessary.
See and be seen, the motto of the road users must be in the dark winter months. “Especially cyclists and pedestrians are swallowed in the early morning and evening hours easily the twilight. You should therefore take possible light, best provided with reflective materials clothing to be perceived at an early stage of motorists,” says Hans-Ulrich Sander, motor expert at TÜV Rhineland, and adds: “good services vests, which are available in each TÜV Rhineland inspection agency.” Here, parents for their children and special reflective protective collar for pulling over. The trade also has reflectors in the most diverse forms as patches or buttons. For security reasons also make shoes with reflective tapes.
Motorists should pay particular attention to cyclists and pedestrians already before turning in the dark. “What is important here is the shoulder view. Only then it is ensured that no persons are in the blind spot,” says Sander. Pedestrians can also draw attention to themselves with a flashlight. In this aim the beam of light on the floor and never dazzle motorists.
Mandatory retro-reflectors on the bicycle
Cyclists should make sure that the lighting system of the Volos is correctly and intact. “While a conventional dynamo system is allowed, but much more security provides a continuous light – especially in the state,” says TÜV Rhineland expert Sander. In addition, the prescribed reflectors have the bicycle front (white), rear (red) and are attached to the pedals and between the spokes (yellow). In addition, protective helmets in good stead with reflective elements.