Official statistics of the traffic police showed a dangerous trend: the number of fatal accidents increased by 8.2% at the beginning of the year. And the reason for this is the violations of both sides – both drivers and pedestrians. To avoid this, you need to not only monitor your behavior but also pay attention to details. For example, how you are dressed – are your clothes visible at night? WomanHit.ru will tell you about three colors that you should not wear when it gets dark outside.
Red
According to foreign statistics, red cars are in the top 3 in terms of the number of accidents. The reason is that in the dark it is easy to confuse them with brake light, signs on the road, or red traffic light – anything can distract the driver. For the same reason, we do not advise you to stop on the road for a quick car repair if you are wearing red clothes. Especially if it matches the color of the car – other drivers may not notice you against its background.
White
White cars are the most popular in the world – for this reason, you will easily merge with the color of the vehicle and increase the likelihood of collisions with a car parked behind you. It is also dangerous during fog – a person in white clothes is simply not visible. Be sure to keep a reflective vest in a bright color – yellow or orange – in the glove compartment. Put it on before getting out of the car, even if you need to be outside for a minute. Believe me, life is more important than saving a couple of seconds.
The black
This color cannot be seen in the dark due to the peculiarities of the perception of shades by our eyes. You will merge with the general background if there is no constant light source next to you. Plus, a quick shallow figure, even under lighting, is not easy to track if you need to cross the road. When deciding to do this, do not rely on the driver’s conscience – always make eye contact with him, making sure he can see you, before crossing the pedestrian crossing. And if you are out of town, be sure to wear a reflective vest and do not run across, if the car is moving at speed, it is better to wait.