The darkness in the winter can be dangerous, because one is as good as invisible to motorists. Therefore, one should be made visible with the reflective vest, advises the Austrian Road Safety Board.
The ability of people to perceive objects in the dark is reduced by 80 percent. Especially pedestrian or athletes roadside are not perceived in time. Even if the driver only with 50 km / h on the road, he has no chance to stop for a pedestrian who is 30 meters. “But at 30 km / h is a risk that the pedestrian thereby dies at eight percent,” said Dieter Karin.
Wear bright or reflective clothing
Traffic psychologist advises bright clothing or reflective materials, if you are traveling in the dark. For walkers, it is simple reflective strips that you simply may be of any suitable jacket. Sportsmen will find a wide range in stores, so Robert Stony, salesperson in Eisenstaedt.
Reflectors available on various garments
“There are clothes with reflectors, or taking a headlamp with which it is seen by motorists. Especially in the dark you can also see where to go, “says Staudinger. There are already on hoods, gloves and jackets reflectors. Also sets are available.
“I am convinced of the safety vest. It is convenient, you see the reflectors very well because they are not hidden or understated, but are large. I go myself often run at dawn; I know how important it is that you will be seen, “said Stony. The special winter running shoes are already partly equipped with reflectors. These are clearly visible at 100 to 200 meters.