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Let safety vest protect your riding in dark winter month

Especially in the dark winter months wear many cyclists also a safety vest in the hopes that you will be more visible. But the most glaring clothing does not protect, if motorists are distracted, phone or simply looking in the wrong direction. And that’s often the accident reason than you think.

“Increase safety vests probably the visibility of cyclists, but that might have been so a lower risk of accidents, or that characterized the accidents would be less, I would not expect,” says traffic psychologist Mark Vallarta of the Technical University of Braunschweig and explained: “Quite a lot of accidents happen because the driver is looking in the wrong direction. And if you look in the wrong direction, then does not help even visible cyclists. ”

The bicycle industry has plenty of luminous jackets and reflective arm warmers in stock. Accidents happen just when one does not expect when the driver is about to distract. And suddenly there is a cyclist in front of the hood.

According to a study by the British insurance company Direct Line, in which the eye movements of motorists were measured, overlooked motorists only about four percent of the pedestrians. But of the cyclists be overlooked 22 percent.

And if they do not expect cyclists, they overlook simple. If you look in the newspaper, you see, too, that everything is overlooked Possible.

There are motorcyclists overlooked it be overlooked all railroads, at level crossings. What not exactly fit into the concept that falls in the information processing just to get out the back. ”

How the perception, that is no bad intention. Driving is a complex process. Much can then pull attention away from the road. One perceives only that with which one also expects. Even if the cyclist is well visible, keeping most motorists when overtaking for example, not the prescribed safety distance of 1.50 meters a. Not even if a safety vest with reflective tape is worn. This resulted in an investigation by Ian Garrard from Brunel University in London.

Susanne Elfferding explained: “He’s been on the road with various vests and various clothes on the roads, in the city and has been found here that this has no effect on the Überholabstand.”

A mere 1.18 meters is therefore the distance to the cyclist when overtaking. Only when the cyclist wearing a vest, similar to the police, keeps motorists a few centimeters longer distance. Nevertheless, the Überholabstand remains well below the prescribed value of 1.50 meters.

But there is a way to make cyclists more visible to traffic, says the ADFC in Hamburg. “The only way to change that is actually the bicycles to get to the road. This makes them visible, so they are the drivers in the field. And if there are many, then also happens less.”

Another important factor is that cyclists respect the traffic rules. But one should not yet carry the luminous vest for safety?

“That’s not necessary. Much more important is that you go ahead. That one knows how you have to behave. That one has a little bit in mind that the motorists have to see one and also can make mistakes. That one this must precisely compensate for error. And it’s no use to drive on the left side with a reflective vest and a helmet, where no one expected. This helps not at all. “

Imposition with reflective vests for bikers and moped

From 1 January 2014 it hosts commanded to bring vest with reflective tape also after a second application moped and motorcycle.

Westerners will be used by need stoppage so that accountants can shoats along the road, said NPRA in a press release.

In March 2007, lasted it commanded to vest is easily accessible by car, but from the New Year this will also apply to those who currently running motorcycle, moped or ATV.

If you get need stoppage, you can quickly become remain on places where other drivers do not expect it to be someone, and you can be little visible to other road users. Using of reflective vest, heightens the chance of being seen on time, says Deputy Director Jon Moles of Public Roads.

We are aware that there is less space on eon moped or motorcycle in eon car victory Moles but add that it fine-CE-approved Vista in pocket format on market.

Eon will not get fee if eon will hang in control without vest, but the police can give fines if the West is not used any in foreleg situations.

It also Vlore discussed with Eat commanded concerning the use of safety vest at any given time, but to date the proposal is shelved.

Pedestrians and cyclists: In the darkness should wear safety clothing

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.

 

Road safety tips for bicycle riders.

Sometimes we tend to consider the reflective stripes as accessories. Their roles should, however, not be neglected: they protect us when riding at night. Thanks to them, we are, indeed, visible to motorists, which reduce the risk of accidents.

Why invest in reflective tape?

This type of accessory cyclists makes them visible when they roll in very dimly lit areas or at night. All road users are, thanks to this, able to see the bike and take into account the presence of it when it is moving.

Despite the legislation, too few cyclists are aware of the importance of being able to report their presence on the road. So cyclists have extra protection against accidents, which will be recalled, are wreaking havoc every year, so it is very important to stick at least one reflective tape on your vehicle.

Where to install reflective strips on your bike?

The reflecting band is in general, mounted on the bicycle rim. Its size is designed so that the cyclist is as visible as possible.

Your bike should normally be equipped with reflectors, for reflecting light. By law, your bicycle must, indeed, have in the back, the sides, the pedals and front. With this precaution, it is possible for you to report your presence, regardless of the angle at which you are located.

To be even safer, you can also invest in clothing with reflective strips or stick one on your reflective clothes. In case of rain or in the dark, and there will be no chance that other road users do not spot you.

How to choose your reflective tape?

In terms of reflective tape, aesthetic criterion is what prevails the most. You choose it, in fact, not based on this criterion: you must choose to optimize your visibility.

For efficiency, the rider can opt for bands of gray colors that reflect more light.

Moreover, the type of reflective tape on which you lean, buy those that conform to current standards in this area; these products are recognizable by the CE mark on the package of the product.

It was the second last part of our series on bicycle tires; we soon went around this universe. We will return soon with a comparison between the tires with rigid or flexible rod.

Shopping bags with reflective stripe

See and be seen. The basic rule for pedestrians is on the road. Doubly true in bad weather or at night, wear reflective elements up to ten times increase the distance at which the pedestrian is seen. Due to the unfortunate experience of senior arise equipped hall in Jed ​​u Bran all pensioners’ reflective stripe.

“We had a few unpleasant when even two cyclists died. Then there was also an incident with two small children, “he recalled Mayor Jed ​​u Bran Jan Hardily (before.). After the municipality in cooperation with the police endowed schoolchildren reflective pendants turn came to earlier. “Thanks to the guesthouse we have multiplied the number of seniors, so they have more moves. After several incidents, we decided to help them, “added the mayor. Town Hall for the oldest residents of the village, therefore, had made 120 shopping bags with reflective tape.

According to a police spokesman Bohemia Alaska seniors are a risk group because they dress in darker colors. “I wear black pants and a gray dress. Similar colors but they are not visible from afar, “said Malaren. To wear reflective elements they want the police to convince the elderly and children as well as in the streets.

“I’ll be careful. Although it goes only one car, so I better wait until it passes. Nothing with reflectors although I have not yet, but the bag will wear it when I go somewhere in the evening, “she promised senior Ditka Fuchsia.”Personally, I do not go in the evening too, but perhaps grandson and the other children you have reflective elements – such as the legs,” recalled the previous security event hall Josef Role.

Reflective elements are mandatory maybe soon. At night or early in the morning, most of the pedestrians died on Czech roads. Due to the unfortunate statistics aspire police, traffic experts and the Ministry of Transport of the compulsory wearing of reflective elements. Getting should have prepared an amendment to the Road Traffic Act. Pedestrians would have to wear a reflective element or apparel when they will move in poor visibility along the road where there is off street lighting. Potential sinner’s police would be able to grant up to two thousand fines.

In many other countries, wearing reflective elements for pedestrian’s worth. For example, the Slovak Republic declined over five years the number of dead pedestrians from 184 to 64th.

The man who spread traffic safety idea to people

He stressed the keenness of the Directorate and within its plan for traffic safety on expanding public awareness department in ways that safe driving Motorcycle, by organizing lectures traffic awareness and organizing exhibitions for school students were organized about 176 an awareness educational sector program in all of Abu Dhabi and Al Aim last year, which benefited about 19 588 people, next awareness campaigns are organized through the activities of “terrifying hill” competitions, which offers the opportunity to promote the concept of security and safety for all, and to contribute to the reduction of risks to the safety of the community and communicate with the public to familiarize them with Bmjhodat Directorate in the provision of public safety, for users of motorcycles.

Brigadier Khakis Shaq The Abu Dhabi Traffic does not seek by tightening its procedures to reduce the hobby driving motorcycles among young people, but concern for the elements of safety and urged them to exercise hobby in safe areas, pointing out that the Directorate last year organized a traffic village to educate motorcycles and Quartet drivers in the tourist area of ​​innovation, by directing awareness messages to them, especially students, to abide by the instructions and rules of traffic to reduce traffic accidents and human and material losses resulting there from.

He explained that the awareness of motorcycles program focused on earning their trust and respond to their queries and to promote their culture traffic and distribution of publications awareness of traffic, they and souvenirs, and urged them to adhere to under the leadership of motorcycles in designated areas “sandy areas uninhabited” and lack of leadership in public places, and within neighborhoods residential, stressing intensify traffic control to adjust the lawbreakers.

He called on parents to ensure the safety of their children and prevent them from traffic accidents, and to support Abu Dhabi Traffic efforts to provide safety and protection of children from the use of motorcycles on the internal and external roads and in sandy areas, and not to buy a small motorcycle or electrically operated for children who are under her leadership in ways Mmayardahm accidents Serious traffic that result in deaths and injuries seriously.

He stressed the need to adhere to the law of Sir federal and password number “21” for the year 1995, as amended, and which provided for the violation of motorcyclists in the event of not wearing a helmet with reflective tape while driving a fine of 200 dirham’s; and recording 4 traffic points on the driver and book bike month and a fine 500 in the case of causing noise, and a fine of 300 dirham’s if the diameter of a non-equipped.

He urged motorcyclists, especially the “working in the field of superconductivity by restaurants and businesses,” not to overshoot generally overtaking between vehicles while parked at intersections, being careful not to overshoot between vehicles during traffic accidents, pointing out that the squatters are subjected to the death booking their bikes a week and a fine of 200 dirham’s, and three-point percentage of traffic from overtaking what constitutes a grave danger to motorcyclists themselves and the road users.

On the other hand he pointed Brigadier Khakis Shaq to the number of violations to have been seized last year for motorcycles, which amounted to about 5449 in violation of the most prominent irregularities exceeded speeds followed by breaches of non-compliance itinerary, and overtaking in the wrong and not to renew the bike license, and not to carry bike ownership while driving, and not to wear a reflective helmet while driving and exceeding a red light signal, overtaking shoulder of the road and other irregularities.

Backpack with reflective tape for camping

The drawbacks are the cross of these advantages, and can be summarized in one: completely sacrifice comfort and functionality against the provision.

A good example is Trail Running backpacks. To avoid being disturbed in the least, they are designed as a safety vest. Clearly, any professional or advanced amateur competition day, you receive benefits.

It is also clear that ordinary users will suffer more during their training or mountain outings, the discomforts and prices to be paid by the high performance benefits obtained from it.

Here we test the backpack Trail Vest Light, Camp of the Italian brand. It is very light, it is designed for performance, but when choosing the design thought of a combination vest and backpack load. It is less radical, less tight, but more comfortable.

Some of us have tried in competition with excellent results, being better the longer the test, due to their capacity and comfort, but its use is extended to all those who enjoy mountain races in a more popular form both participating in them as training or going to the mountain.

We have chosen a very special testator, which can be a symbol of the popular corridor. Thomas, 70, is commonly running trails, hiking and practicing. During his long sporting life, plus large practically climbing, mountaineering and skiing (he is the son of the founder of Mountaineers of Aragon and the scout movement in Aragon), has been a great runner who became runner Decathlon.

His passion for the mountains at his age remains intact, even participating in the Marathon Aneto (where use reflective backpack), and his experience makes him particularly appreciate these nuances that younger we sometimes overlook, concerning the difficult balance between enjoyment and performance.

This is the second backpack vest I use for my regular trips to the mountain to run and make long marches. The above was highly effective, but I must say that I was uncomfortable compression and small load; although I understand that for those looking for the podium or time to be effective, to me, at the end of time, it bothered me more than helped me, and that affected my performance and, above all, to my enjoyment.

When I first got the backpack Trail Vest Light, Camp, the first thing I felt is that the absence of oversized lateral adjustment, leaving the hands adjustment system chest and belly, me “overwhelmed” much less. I felt more comfortable backpack. It remained to be seen how it worked the subject in motion.

It notes that the size backpack. We must choose our own if we want to fit well.

When one hand the backpack for the first time strange. The brand claims that the backpack is 10 liters, but first thinks that capacity is lower because the back is very ergonomic. But then you realize that the front of the backpack has two pockets at the waist, two straps, and two cages and other hitches. I decided to start filling everything, and indeed, it is what fits in a backpack load of 10 liters. But yes: much handier.

The back has two compartments: a pocket on the side closest to the back for a hydration system 3 liters, independent and even that can be accessed without removing the backpack with reflective tapes, and farthest from the main compartment part body, which in turn leads two inner security pockets for important possessions: documents, money, etc.

It also incorporates an ingenious system to load the rods, which allows extracting without stopping. I will elaborate on this later.

A 12 years activity in Quito attract cyclists

A real party lives 12 years of Ciclopaseo in Quito. This activity takes place every Sunday and runs through the streets of the south, center and north of the city. To celebrate these years of work, Nilopolis prepared a concert in the Amazon and Veintimilla Avenue, in the north of the city. It is done on Sunday 20 September, 2015.

Up to this point came Mauricio Roads, mayor of the city. He cycle from the South Grandstand (citadel Atahualpa) with their first child (Mauricio Alberto), the representative of Nilopolis, Christian Credo, and other authorities. In this space, he took the opportunity to highlight the work of this organization to raise awareness of the importance of using an alternative vehicle to get around in the city. In addition, Rhodes announced that in the coming weeks will come a contingent of 300 electric bikes. “We will be the first city in Latin America to have electric bikes so that users can easily mobilize in the city”. In his remarks, he said that as part of its work plan is the expansion of bike lanes south of the city and pedestrian in safety vest in various sectors. For example, the streets around the Plaza Theatre in the historic center will be pedestrian. This will be ready in two weeks. “Our mobility model is like a pyramid, where it gets the pedestrian main actor. For this, adjustments are made on the sidewalks. These projects are designed pedestrian … “

For the mayor, another point that stands out to improve mobility is the mass transit. At this point, he said, it is expanding and trolleybus Covina north and south of the city. In addition, broker’s stops and automotive fleet will be improved. “We will give off a public transport system quality”. And the last point is the use of private vehicles. This should not be necessary, he concluded. In the event he attended Christian Credo, CEO of Nilopolis, noting that in recent years, the Ciclopaseo has been a success. “It’s a recreational space and linking the city to the south, center and north. In total, there are 30 kilometers. “For Credo, it is important to highlight that the activity will be strengthened. Next year it is expected that the route extends to other sectors of Quito. From 2003 to date there have been at least 418 Ciclopaseos. Every Sunday reach an average of 50,000 users. One is Isabel Velasco, who comes with her husband and daughter. A couple of months decided to leave with his family to have fun and spend a weekend asset. “I love this activity and even more if you enjoy my family.” This inhabitant also recommends that they should have more points of garbage and hydration so that the business is conducted better. Another attendee is Jorge Rubio, Spanish. This man and his wife attend Ciclopaseo two years (time arrived in Ecuador) ago. “It seems perfect that this activity is done on Sundays, because it took the opportunity to play sports and have fun. In this match his wife, Patricia Gable, who said the Ciclopaseo is a positive initiative for the whole family. At the time, cyclists wearing reflective clothing continue doing the activity. Some chose to take a balloon and tie it to your ‘bike’ and continue the journey. Others stopped to take a bicycle kit, which includes a backpack, tomato do, a shirt and a reflective tape or a glass of water at the point of hydration. Some to relax enjoy the musical show. Activities range until the afternoon.

School uniform with reflective tape for children’s safety

Each year, the state enterprise conducted research of quality school supplies. But since most of them are not subject to mandatory certification, this year such large-scale test was not. “In order to check any goods to us no one spoke – said” Glared “in the” Ukrmetrteststandard. “- And for their own means, we decided not to. Until this year, we ourselves buy samples for testing and then inform the public about the results “.

This year, for checking the quality of school products took. She has not found a single case when the school uniform can be dangerous to health. “Research within the control of the law” On Protection of Consumer Rights “, showed that the product may be of poor quality, but to represent the danger, these facts were not – told reporters the Acting Head of Market Surveillance of the State Inspectorate of Ukraine on Consumer Protection Nikolai Dmitry. – You cannot argue that it is safe in general, but the products that are tested, and those examinations, which were carried out until the facts of the danger of production of school reflective uniform have not identified. ”

However, the head of the Scientific and Technical Center of conformity assessment, standardization and light industry product testing SE Natalia Popover advises parents to carefully consider the product, check for information about the manufacturer, trademark, address and phone number to search for the enterprise. And on the label must contain the name of the product, the size, and the composition of raw materials, operating conditions and care, the date of manufacture.

When you select a shape necessary to pay attention to the lining – Polyester will soar. According to the rules, the lining 32 uniforms size should be used natural materials – cotton, linen and rayon fibers, and 32 may be sized using fabrics having no more than 50% synthetic fibers.

“School uniforms made of chemical fibers and threads, can cause chronic allergies, skin diseases provoke, to cause recurrent symptoms of fever, chronic rhinitis, asthma attacks, eczema, headaches,” – warn in the “Ukrmetrteststandard”.

If you have any questions after purchase on a form – always keep a check, if any items can be returned.

You cannot forget about the shoes. The older the student, the more expensive clothes – with dimensions rising prices. So on clothes for the parents of high school students have to pay 20-30% more.

Another school is quite expensive purchase – a bag or briefcase.

Above the question “What to buy?” often scratching their heads parents of first-graders. Manufacturers and sellers of portfolios to them ruthless – on children’s products, meet the entire requirements put childish price – 500-1000 hryvnia.

Satchel for first-graders should be comfortable and safe. When selecting matter the size, weight, color. The first thing you pay attention to the sellers – orthopedic back. Satchel should be so designed that, when worn, fixed child’s spine. Orthopedic backrest follows the natural curvature of the spine, and therefore does not harm, but on the contrary, helps to form a correct posture. In the lower part lumbar support, a small cushion which when properly worn backpack will account for the main burden. Thus, the portfolio should be backed with a rigid bottom and rigid.

The second presence of reflective tape on the front, side and top surfaces are of valve products. It is necessary that in the dark or dusk when drivers can clearly see that the next student. Third – dimensions. The width of the student’s backpack should not be wider than the shoulders of the child, the upper edge – not above shoulder height, the bottom edge – not below the hips.

The fourth criterion – the shoulder straps. Their width should be no less than three centimeters and a length – adjustable. Not more than a kilogram. After all, there are requirements to the weight of the bag with textbooks in different classes. In the 1-2 class kid can wear behind no more than 1.5-2 kg, 3-4 Class – 2-2.3 kilograms, 7-8 Class – 3-3.5 kilograms, 9-12 – class 3,5-4,5 kg.

After the purchase of the portfolio at an average price of 600 hryvnia, the total amount of the check will be 3050 and 3300 hryvnia for boys and girls respectively.

Now fill a school bag. Besides textbooks, which must provide the school, you have to buy yourself a few dozen notebooks.

Their safety depends on the quality of raw reflective material. In “Ukrmetrteststandard” say, for example, “page in the notebook should not be pure white; white above 88% is not allowed regulations and current health and hygiene standards for printed materials for children.” After all, white is achieved by optical brighteners, which are harmful to the child’s eyes and lead to vision problems; resulting in a fourth grade students have half wears glasses.

Also, when choosing notebooks need to pay attention to them there was no wrinkles and folds on the pages, dirt and tears – that is, anything that interferes with the quality work of the student.

Reflective apparel for outdoor safety

Saturday, Jolly Site welcomes lovers of trail running, Nordic walking and hiking greedy who loves to wear all kinds of reflective apparel for safety. The sporting dimension of the event will be secondary, agrees Freddy Litter, responsible for the Northern Athletics Committee: “The tests will be decorated with gastronomic supplies (sausage, pâté …). We note the friendly aspect of the event. ”

By smell, enticed, many participants in safety vest have already answered this: “On the trail, we are almost 400 registered runners. Participation is equivalent to Nordic walking. The trail is limited to 500 riders for safety reasons. “A member of ESA 59, Julian Beauvais, already winner of the Val Jolly trail on distance of 31 km, appears able to win the new version of the race. But this short 12 km, he might not find his usual efficiency, competition from uneven specialists from Belgium. In the lot, another candidate has every chance: the Stephaney Curlier, a versatile competitor, equally at home on the Trail of pebble Saint-Waist-la-Vale on the Marathon des sables Morocco.

Fixed the day before the race in the ramparts Vauban in Maubeuge, she made the race the trail of the shadow of his neighbor? “I had an interview with the head of Maubeuge Marathon. We are not on the same type of public. The foot runners are not fond of trail. And committed the trail is almost 80%, out of Aversions; they will not be present the following day at Maubeuge. But in the future we will seek an understanding with the Association sambrienne on a different date, knowing that Jolly would keep this appointment for the near Halloween, “says Freddy Litter.

The race will take place at night. For security, each participant will be equipped with a headlamp and a garment with reflective tape.