It is diminishing ever before, which has a detrimental effect on the number of road accidents. Last year, a third of the tragic accidents took place at night, even though fewer cars were driving. But caution should not only be given to drivers, but also to pedestrians who die the most often because of poor visibility. How should one dress properly to be seen from a distance? We have some tips for you.
The worst part of the year is coming, both for drivers and pedestrians. But why do they die so often in the winter months on the roads? The fault is the change of time that comes with the earlier slackness. We return from work in the dark, and we sink in our coats, we wipe rain and snow from the windshields, and the frozen road tests the tires and the art of drivers.
“Night accidents are really dangerous. There are a few dark winter months ahead of us. All road users, without distinction, should consistently adhere to the principle of seeing and being seen. “advised Aha! Roman Bosky of the Road Safety Team.
Do you feel that no yellow stripe will save you? In that case, you should know that in the dark, a pedestrian driver with reflective accessory can see a distance ten times greater than without them. You’ll best do it if you wear light reflective clothing and combine it with reflective tapes.
The law then stipulates that as a pedestrian you must have reflective vests not only in the dark but also under reduced visibility, for example at dusk and dawn, or even on a white day when the visibility is affected by heavy rain or mist. And always when you go outside the village where there is no public lighting.
How to place reflexes
- On the wrist, or over the ankle at the side of the center of the road.
- To be visible from all sides.
- Size of the least common reflective tape.