Whether one is a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist, autumn, visibility is reduced, especially when the days shrink with the transition to winter time. Here are some road safety tips to see and be seen.
In autumn, we review its road safety rules
Whether one is a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist, autumn, visibility is reduced, especially when changing to winter time. The accident risks are increasing. In 2016, road deaths have increased for the second consecutive year, both at national and regional level, while the balance sheet in 2015 was rather positive (-8 killed or -4.1% compared to 2014 by region Centre- Loire valley). Since the beginning of 2016 (January to September), according to figures from the Road Safety Regional Observatory of the Center-Loire Valley, there is an increase in the number of deceased (killed 2 or + 4%) -the trend is similar to the national level (76 killed or + 3.1%) – compared to the previous year. Here are some safety rules to follow.
Pedestrians: 10 rules recommended by the Road Safety
- On the sidewalk, walk away from the edge
- Avoid down on the floor
- Take care of the vehicles
- Along a road or sidewalk without street, walk left the roadway. At night, wear bright clothing or reflective accessory
- Use crosswalks to cross or, failing that, seek the safest place
- Before crossing, look left, right, then left again before to commit. In the middle of the road, look right again
- At the traffic lights, wait for the man to be turned green for crossing. Ensure that all vehicles are stopped
- Never run to cross
- Pay attention to bicycles and motorcycles that weave between cars
- At an intersection, when crossing, be careful to vehicles coming from other streets
For children on the way to school (on the advice of the police)
With the time change, the way to school is now done at night. For children who go there on foot or bicycle, you should make them wear a yellow vest regardless of their age. The vest will allow them to be seen by motorists.
Namely: the child has a visual acuity reduced until the age of 10 years. Although at 6 or 7 years old, his field of vision is comparable to that in adults, it tends to neglect peripheral vision essential to the understanding of the dangers of traffic. The child does not know properly judge distances, and it is difficult to distinguish a car that slowly moves from a stationary vehicle. Due to its small size, the child has a partial view of the dangers of the street signs are too high, cars or vans in parking tickets, prevented him from seeing and being seen. Parents good an example…
Safety Tips for Cyclists
Needless to say the Highway Code also applies to cyclists … Is not it? First, bicycle enthusiasts must wear a reflective vest and ride with equipment in good condition. Obvious that everyone does not seem to apply to the letter. Small wakeup call for better security: a bike in good condition and well equipped helps ensure your safety and that of other road users, says the road safety.