Month: October 2019

Prevent children’s traffic accidents with safety clothes

Under the theme of “Protecting children from traffic accidents with fashion,” students at the Bunka Fashion College, a vocational school, created stylish “child safety clothes” that are easy to see for drivers. On the 5th, there was a final review meeting at the same school, and “honey bee raincoat” was selected as a Grand Prix from among works using fluorescent fabrics and reflective materials.

Rainwear with the image of Sentai Heroes and vests for men and women combining denim and fluorescent fabrics. Ten teams of first-year fashion engineering basic courses presented their work at the judging panel.

Clothes using reflective fabrics and fluorescent fabrics are called “high visibility safety clothes” and there are official standards for adults such as vests worn by road workers, but there are many color and design restrictions, it is difficult to apply for children.

From May this year, students took lectures and conducted market research, and worked on clothing design and production. A popular vote was held by visitors at a cultural festival last month, and the top 10 teams faced the judging.

In the screening, eleven experts inside and outside the university, such as traffic safety education organizations and apparel-related experts, comprehensively evaluated the items that they wanted to wear and want to wear, in addition to safety and fashion.

Grand Prix raincoat designed bee color and shape. It is a conspicuous color of yellow and black. The waterproof cover on the back that can cover the school bag has an image of transparent wings and a flower on the bottom. Leader Momoka Kudo (19) said, “I wanted to make use of the features of bees, such as the roundness of the buttocks and stripes, in the design.”

The initiative is the second year this year. The school was sponsored by the Nissenken Quality Evaluation Center, which promotes the spread of safety clothing.

The most dangerous time for pedestrians is coming

“Looking over the years, pedestrian safety has improved significantly, which is undoubtedly the result of working together and the right strategy in this area,” Vesna Marinko, v. d. Director of the Agency for Traffic Safety, where they are currently working to improve pedestrian safety as part of national preventive action.

The Be Visible – Be Careful campaign will last until October 13, 2019. The campaign seeks to draw attention to the safety of pedestrians who are among the most vulnerable road users, with a focus on the safety of children and older road users.

Progress in all areas

“Pedestrian safety and traffic accidents are affected by various factors. Both vehicles and infrastructure, as well as human behavior and behavior in traffic. Looking at vehicles alone, there has been a lot of progress in recent years. We know different pedestrian detection systems, dead than freight. vehicles, not least the entire automotive industry is mainly trying to design the front of the vehicle differently,” Marinko says.

While car manufacturing and infrastructure require the participation of the masses, there is much that pedestrians can do for their safety.

Be tolerant

The AVP emphasizes the need to respect the rules of the road and, of course, the need for tolerance among all road users. It should be borne in mind that there are different groups of pedestrians on pedestrian surfaces, like children, the elderly, we also have differently impaired people, so such persons also need special attention.

Pedestrian safety is becoming especially important in the coming months. The visibility is lower, the days are shorter and the roads are much more slippery.

Pedestrian-related topic

In 2019, as many as 9 of the 11 pedestrian deaths died in the dark part of the day. Data for the five years (2014–2018) show, however, that about two-thirds of pedestrians (47 of 75 pedestrian deaths, or 63%) die in the dark part of the day when visibility is impaired. None of the pedestrian deaths in 2014 had a reflective body.

A pilot pedestrian observation was carried out at AVP is 2017, and the results showed that the proportion of use of different reflectors was extremely low – only 1.2% of pedestrians had a firefox or reflective tape, 4.2% of other reflective materials, as much as 93% of pedestrians did not use any reflector. Therefore, 16,000 reflecting bodies will be distributed during the national preventive action.

Wear fireflies

“Therefore, as the Traffic Safety Agency emphasizes in all preventive actions, the pedestrian visibility must be kept in mind. We have distributed over two million fireflies in Slovenia, which means that every Slovenian could have one firefighter by now,” adds Marinkova.

Modern times, however, put pedestrian safety at stake. Pedestrians using a mobile phone pose the greatest danger when writing text messages or posting on social networks. This is extremely dangerous when walking or crossing the road.

AVP has been told that cell phones are distracting from traffic. According to research, pedestrian reactions are reduced by as much as 60%.

Pedestrian-friendly e-scissors

They are also highlighting new forms of e-mobility, such as e-scooters and similar forms of special means of transport, which are increasingly occupying pedestrian areas. Therefore, the Agency has already proposed updating the legislation.

“The problem with electric scooters, however, is certainly their speed and their quietness,” Marinko replies to the topic Automotive.

This should not in any way be a blow to the often slightly sublime behavior of pedestrians, but it is worth remembering once again the known fact. Marinko concludes that walking is the most natural form of exercise, is emission-free, and has many positive health effects: “25 minutes of walking a day brings seven years of quality life to an individual.”

Hope for Road Workers and Careless Drivers

Dars now use a special collision safety bellows mounted on the back of a truck or a larger delivery truck to protect workplace lockups, as well as vehicle breakdowns on back belts and accidents. Its main role is the absorption of released energy upon impact.

The first defense pillar that protects careless drivers by overlooking all light alerts and traffic loops is the safety bellows. This safety element, whose aluminum core, embedded in panels or honeycombs, is capable of absorbing large amounts of energy upon impact, has saved many lives on our roads.

Experienced maintenance coordinator Dusan Molek from Dars Highway Base in Postojna, Dusan Molek, who is very involved in highway safety, says that in the case of a safety bellows, it is fairly effective protection:

“The onboard safety bellows are introducing a new rulebook, and are intended for highway users, drivers who make a mistake. Its technology allows a clumsy driver who overlooks all the signage and bumps up to a hundred miles per hour to save lives. Unfortunately, work barriers are too frequent, and this year alone, the oncoming security bellow has already played the role of a defensive pillar three times this year. “

1. Turn on the turn signals

We drive 130 miles an hour and all of a sudden the car breaks down. In such a case, immediately turn on all the safety indicators. Let’s not try turning the key and pressing the gas immediately. Instead, we press the clutch pedal, as this is the only way to maintain enough speed to shift the calm vehicle to the edge of the carriageway. the paragraph lane where we stop.

2. Make sure you wear a reflective vest

When leaving the car, all passengers in the vehicle must wear a reflective vest with reflective material. If we do not do this or we do not have a vest, we are especially visible in the mist, in the snow and at night, and present a possible risk of a vehicle colliding with us. Also, police officers can find us.

After stopping, the vehicle must be left as soon as possible, being very careful, since the remaining traffic is running smoothly. In the rear-view mirrors, we have to make sure that the carriageway is empty while holding the reflective vest with reflective tape we will put on our way out. With our vest – even at night – we are secured and visible at greater distances. Otherwise, we must get out of the vehicle as quickly as possible and retreat behind its rear. Possible passengers should exit through the right door and retreat beyond the guardrail – special caution is needed on objects and those parts where there is a gap behind the guardrail. They then wear a vest and keep an active eye on traffic.

3. Safety triangle

The following is the installation of the safety triangle. If we know where it is, we can quickly find and use it, but if we have a lot of luggage loaded in the car, we will be in big trouble, so the triangle should always be on hand for quick use. It is advisable to learn how to make a triangle at home because even in this moment of panic, even this simple act can cause problems. We need to place the triangle at least 100 meters from the vehicle. The longer the distance, the sooner drivers will be able to react and prepare for danger.

It is very important not to move around the right lane when setting the triangle, but to walk only behind the safety fence.

THE NATIONAL REFLECTION DAY IS OCTOBER 18

National Reflex Day is being organized for the 13th time in 2018. The goal of the day is to increase the use of reflex and to reduce the number of pedestrian accidents. Kyrre Gorvell-Dahl better known as Kygo is this year’s reflex designer.

Safe Traffic’s call to everyone this day is: Find out your reflections, check that they still have an effect and attach them to the outer jackets. Or go out and buy yourself a new little lifeguard this day!

The margins between a near-accident and a serious accident are small

Over 1, 7 million Norwegians have experienced near-misses due to lack of reflex use according to Trygg Trafikk. We know that reflex works, but there are still few who use reflex! In recent years, about 4 out of 10 have been using reflexes.

The effect of reflex is higher than many people think

Pedestrians are at higher risk than many other road users, especially in the dark. The risk is at least twice as high for being hit in the dark as in daylight. The accidents often happen because drivers are unable to detect dark pedestrians in the dark until it is too late. It also turns out that the chance is greater in the evening for drivers to drive with a crush or less alert due to fatigue. And when we know that pedestrians are far less protected against accidents than people in cars, it underlines the importance of reflex use.

The purpose of using reflections and clothing with visible colors and reflective materials is to make you visible so that the driver can detect you more easily, even in situations where motorists do not count on any pedestrians. Reflective use reduces pedestrian accidents. Without a reflective material, you are first visible at 25 – 30 meters, while with reflective tape you appear at 140 meters when the car uses a low beam.

Converted to seconds, the driver has 10 instead of 2 seconds to respond, it can be the difference between life and death.

Street lighting creates false security, and many believe that reflexes are not necessary when walking in areas with street lights. It is wrong. Even if you see the car, the motorist does not see you. Therefore, it is cheap life insurance to always use at least one reflex when you are out in the dark.

Tips on using reflex

Safe Traffic recommends hanging the reflex at knee height. Then receive the most light from the car headlights. Reflections that move when you use them, they seem best. A strong color reflective vest will have a good effect both in the dark and in daylight. Check that the pedestrian reflex you are using is marked with CE EN 13356, it is of good quality. But reflections get worn when you retrieve the old reflectors from the drawer check that it affects! Put the reflectors in the pocket of the jackets you wear, so you don’t have to remember to bring it with you when you go out.

What you need to provide when traveling abroad in your car

Going on a trip to European countries, it is important to consider many details. A visa, an international driver’s license, motor third party liability insurance are far from all the documents that a person wishing to drive a car outside the transport routes of his native country will have to draw up.

Point One – Green Card

The Green Card is called the OSAGO analog. With the difference that the policy is valid on the territory of European states. The program ensures motor liability.

According to information received from the MTIBU insurers’ association, the number of Green Card international policies sold has increased by 48.2% since the beginning of 2019. This insurance program allows you to travel abroad in your car. Without a Green Card, a vehicle at the border will not be allowed to pass. It is also worth considering that the policyholder is allowed to drive a vehicle exclusively on the roads of the states specified in the contract.

The cost of the Green Card in Ukraine is reduced and adjusted annually by the euro. Official sources confirm that each year traveling without a visa is becoming more accessible for Ukrainians. What should be taken into account when going on a trip abroad in your car?

Point Two: Personal Documents

If you are planning a car trip around Europe, you should also prepare personal documents in advance:

International passport;

Travel insurance

Driving license of international standard;

Certificate indicating registration of the vehicle. It can be checked together with a document indicating the technical condition and condition of the machine. Therefore, if possible, pass inspection before the trip;

Inquiries from the place of work and bank statements. They are checked if there are suspicions that the family is not going on a trip, but for permanent residence in one of the countries.

And, of course, do not forget about the money. At least, because the cost of gasoline in Europe is higher.

Point Three: Additional Costs

In addition to purchasing the Green Card policy, lovers of overseas trips in their cars must also prepare for the additional costs. Firstly, it is worth checking the availability of the following equipment in the machine (if it is not there, be sure to purchase it in advance):

Sign of emergency stop of the vehicle;

First-aid kit with unexpired medicines;

Reflective vest with reflective tape(checked in countries such as Austria, Lingerie or Hungary);

Unexpired fire extinguisher.

In some European countries, they check the availability of a spare wheel, towing cable, a set of spare lamps for low beam.

Also, it is recommended to study in detail the rules of the DD of the countries in which the trip is planned. For example, in Austria, there are several toll highways for which a trip without payment is punishable by a fine of 120 euros. And in France, there are zones with so-called low emissions. Entrance to their territory is prohibited for those cars that run on the fuel of Euro-2 class and lower. There are also penalties for traveling with headphones and smoking while driving.

Knowing these subtleties, you will be on the alert and your auto travel will pass without unnecessary worries.