Darkness, fog,
temperatures near the frost limit – it’s a weather that traffic people have to
face these days. Pedestrians need to wear safety vest to enhance visibility in
this bad environment. Foliage on the road also makes the road slippery and the
spotlight does not show the performance that it shows in dry weather due to
spreading effects.
But not only
seeing is important in the dark season. Particular attention should also be
given to all road users to be "seen". Police superintendent Antje
Freudenberg, police officer of the Luneburg / Liuchow-Dannenberg / Uele police
inspectorate, said: "All traffic users should now drive their vehicles
with their lights on. Not only motorists, but also all two-wheelers, especially
the cyclists, significantly increase their safety in road traffic. "Bright
clothes with reflectors, a good bicycle helmet and a traffic-safe two-wheeled
bike made for even better visibility in the dark. The theme of light clothes
applies in particular to pedestrians and not just for children.
Even wheelchair
users can do something for their road safety. Since wheelchairs are usually not
well lit, they should be equipped with additional reflectors. "A good idea
is if a reflective vest, which should be carried by every driver
in the vehicle, is hanged over the handles of the wheelchair. As a result, it
is much more perceived by subsequent traffic. And if the wheelchair is pushed
by a companion, it can cover the vest, "says Antje Freudenberg. It is also
important that road users take longer trips, take the foot off the gas, and
focus on the traffic, especially in the dark and in poor visibility conditions.
People who might be bad in the dark should be aware of this and think about the
purchase of a special night vision glasses.
To be
accident-free from A to B, the vehicle must be safe. In the case of the car,
especially fully functional headlights and by the coming spring winter tires
with at least 1.6 millimeter profile depth, better still four millimeters,
belong to it.
Ottoman Frederic’s,
a specialist operator of the company Verges, says that in addition to the
lighting system and mounted winter tires, "a cooling fluid suitable for
the cool temperatures, winter cleaning water, fresh engine oil, a functioning
battery, intact windshield wipers and also cleaned windows Vehicle and traffic
safety ".
"The winter
check with tire change and control of the lighting system is currently very
well received," says Patel in reflective clothing. In order to
increase traffic safety in autumn and winter, the traffic watch, together with
many participating workshops, offers the free light test in October nationwide.
