Whether pedestrian, cyclist or motorist, in the fall, visibility is reduced, especially when the days are narrowing with the passage in wintertime. Here are some road safety tips to see and be seen.
In autumn, we review its rules of road safety
Whether you are a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist, in the fall, visibility is reduced, especially when it is time for winter. The risks of accidents are increasing. In 2015, road mortality increased for the second consecutive year, both at national and regional level, while the 2014 balance sheet was rather positive (-8 killed or -4.1% compared to 2013 in Central France). Since the beginning of 2016 (from January to September), according to the figures of the Regional Observatory of Road Safety Center-Val de Loire, we note an increase in the number of dead (+2 killed + 4%) -the trend is similar at the national level (+76 killed or + 3.1%) – compared to the previous year. Here are some safety rules to follow.
Pedestrians: 10 rules recommended by road safety
- On the sidewalk, walk away from the edge
- Avoid getting off the road
- Pay attention to vehicles
- Along a road or street with no sidewalk, walk to the left of the roadway. At night, wear light clothing or a reflective accessory
- Use pedestrian crossings to cross or, failing that, search for the safest place
- Before crossing, look left, right, then left again before committing. In the middle of the road, look again to the right
- At the traffic lights, wait until the guy has gone green to cross. Make sure all vehicles are stopped
- Never run to cross
- Be very careful about bicycles and motorcycles that sneak between cars
- At a crossroads, when crossing, pay attention to vehicles coming from other streets even you wear the safety vest