The shopping town and the ÖAMTC increase their road safety. In cooperation with the ÖAMTC shopping Herger distributed in November carrier bags with a reflective light strip. Gudrun – chairwoman of enjoyment Herger: “We are setting a good example and do something for the safety of customers.”
A survey conducted in November in Austria ÖAMTC survey provides pedestrians and cyclists from a dramatic testimony. “87 percent of the pedestrian was dressed in dark clothes, nine percent lights, and only four percent wore reflectors on clothes or bags.
Among the cyclists were 46 percent without light traveling at about eight percent of the bikes there was only one working light, “says ÖAMTC psychologist Marion together. So that the most vulnerable road users are care the least for their own safety.
ÖAMTC expert tips for better visibility
-Pedestrians and cyclists should on rural roads more distance keeping the edge of the road.
-Pedestrians should – wear clothing that is easily visible in the dark – regardless of fashion aspects. Reflective materials of bags, shoes and clothes bring additional security. Children in particular should be equipped with it.
-If pedestrians or cyclists have to cross a street, you should especially after dark only to secured sites happen. Traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, overpasses and underpasses provide at least a minimum of security.
-Road users should generally not expect it from others automatically perceived to be regardless of how visible you feel yourself.
-Car drivers should with particular after dusk in the range of schools, shopping centers or markets heightened awareness drive.
-Not only defective headlamps must be repaired immediately. The right attitude is important. When repairing defects and correct light setting one helps light check on a ÖAMTC.
Visibility in winter
Approximately 90 percent of the information on the road is over his eyes perceived. “In winter the days are short, very often there is obstruction due to fog or snow. Accordingly, the importance of a reasonable internal and external lighting, wear a reflective vest especially when the days are shorter, “clarifies the ÖAMTC traffic psychologist Marion.
About a quarter of all accidents involving personal injury happened according to Statistics Austria at dusk, darkness or artificial light.