Every year, with the change in winter time, road accidents against pedestrians explode on the time slot 17h / 19 h. Here are 3 tips to avoid the dangers.
Since October 28, 2018, we have moved to winter time. A period when pedestrians and cyclists must be more vigilant because road accidents increase by almost 50% on the time slot 17 h / 19 h. In the whole country, here are three tips to adopt to avoid possible accidents.
Reflective clothing for pedestrians
In winter, when the night falls very quickly, the brightness of street lamps, in town as in the countryside, is sometimes not enough. Similarly for vehicle lighting. For pedestrians, it is best to wear light or reflective vests if you go out.
Be wary of “black holes” when driving
Motorists too must be vigilant. They must adapt their speed, move with the dry and demisted windows in order not to mask the visibility. It is recommended to move one meter away from sidewalks for safety reasons. Finally, drivers should also be wary of “black holes”, those passages from an illuminated area to a darker space where any pedestrian can arise at any time.
Cyclists: do not forget your retro-reflective vests
Vigilance is recommended for everyone, whether pedestrian, motorist or cyclist. By bike, the wearing of the retro-reflective vest with the reflective fabric is mandatory at night when you travel out of town. During the day, it is strongly recommended to wear it when visibility is low. It is necessary to remember that you should not ride on the sidewalks and it is strongly recommended to check carefully the operation of your lighting, to be always visible.