Winter is a dangerous time for all road users. Change in aura forces the change of driving technique – unfortunately, many drivers forget about it. Police officers APPLY for prudence and common sense. Incorrect speed to the conditions on the road may be the cause of the tragedy. The weather prevailing in our country makes the conditions on the road very volatile, treacherous and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. That is why traffic cops appeal to everyone about the road safety – drivers, cyclists and pedestrians – to be particularly careful and careful.
Roadways can already be frozen, and therefore slippery, and in such situations, the wheels easily lose their grip. Remember that precipitation or slush lengthen the braking distance of the vehicle, in extreme cases the driver may slip and not control the car. Overtaking, passing, cornering in such conditions can be very dangerous. Drivers should remember to move on the road with lights on and observe speed limits, and when weather conditions are worse – release under the rule that slower means safer. We appeal not to charge, think or anticipate threats.
You should pay particular attention to the depressions of the terrain, on hills, near forests and water reservoirs – the road can be particularly slippery there. Exercise extreme caution near pedestrian crossings. Also, be careful when commuting to them. If the pedestrian enters the passage, the driver may not be able to slow down. A special appeal is also directed to pedestrians wear a reflective vest so that they do not go directly in front of an oncoming vehicle. Even at the pedestrian crossing, make sure that the driver can slow down. Of course, the pedestrian takes precedence over the passage, but here the principle of limited trust is most applicable.
Every pedestrian and cyclist should also remember about their safety and take care to be visible. A reflective vest, key chain, headband or even a flashlight will make moving around a poorly lit road better visible to the oncoming driver. We would like to remind you that from August 31, 2014, all pedestrians who move around the dusk along the way outside the built-up area must have a reflection visible to the drivers. A fine threatens the lack of a reflective element. Although traffic regulations do not impose an obligation to use vests and reflective elements in the built-up area, they, largely, improve visibility. They give drivers valuable time to take the right response – often saving lives and health.
It is also important to remember about proper and compliant use of fog lights and daytime running lights (Article 51 of the Law on Road Traffic). An additional difficulty during this period, not only for drivers, is often a worse mood. Bad mood can affect the speed of reaction and concentration, which is also worth remembering when moving on the road.