We will move to winter time. The daylight period will be shortened and this will impact our journeys and safety. For example, wear a safety vest to enhance your visibility. Here are a few tips…
Every year the same period, we back our clocks one hour. For 2016 years, the transition to winter time will take place this Sunday, October 30: at 3 am, it will be 2 hours. An hour of sleep gained this Sunday, we will lose again when switching to DST. The change in winter time is established, as every year, the last weekend of October, about a month after the autumnal equinox, or when the duration of daily sunshine passes under 12 hours.
So, that was why and how … But biker language, basically, this means above all that we will see less well at the same time! Here are some tips.
Winter time: Think about your lighting.
With the transition to winter time, the natural sunshine duration decreases. You will certainly have to take the road in the morning or go home in the evening and night.
Also, the useful time of the year you must check the quality of lighting. Dipped headlights, drive, taillight, brake light, turn signals, all light devices with reflective material operate it on your motorcycle?
Failing to provide him a full wash, consider at least cleaning your headlights flashing and cabochons, to be better seen. If possible, it is also an opportunity to check the azimuth of your headlight, to properly illuminate the road and do not disturb other users.
Winter time: Your equipment
If until then, you use a smoke screen for your daily commute, consider replacing the screen for a colorless or, at least, take it with you. There are reflectors, accessories to be better seen as armbands by example or high visibility vests which can be purchased commercially or online. Learn all about the yellow jackets, it’s here. Some brands offer LED equipment specifically designed to be visible at night. An example would be the helmet Shark we tested on Moto-Station. Be especially careful at night, around 17:00, in urban areas. The move to winter time is every year a critical peak accident for two wheelers, mopeds whose lighting is sometimes faulty, poorly equipped cyclists, pedestrians…