When the days get shorter again: tips for road traffic

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.