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In the autumn, let’s be careful on the road!

Autumn is a dangerous time for all road users. Police statistics show that the most accidents happen at this time of the year. During this time, the conditions on the road are very variable and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians who become less visible on the road. Fast darkening, rainfall, slippery surface, are factors negatively affecting safety.

Heavy rain, fog, early darkening, reduce visibility on the road. The wet and slippery roadway is also not conducive to the driver. An additional difficulty is often lying on the roadway leaves – in such conditions, the braking distance may dangerously extend, and in extreme cases, the driver may slip and not control the car. In the autumn, roadways may already be frozen, and therefore slippery, and in such situations, the wheels easily lose their grip. Overtaking in such conditions, passing, cornering can be very dangerous. You should pay special 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 slow down.

The police recommend that you check the condition of the tires in the vehicle in use (tread depth and correct tire pressure) and vehicle lighting. Drivers should remember to navigate the road with lights on and observe speed limits. It is worth remembering that in conditions of reduced air transparency, we should turn on the low beam, and if the visibility is limited to less than 50m, turn on the rear fog lamps. Note that we do not move on daytime running lights with reduced air transparency. Such security measures can save lives not only for us but also for other road users.

Changing the aura forces drivers to change their driving technique and adjust their speed to the prevailing road conditions – unfortunately, many of them seem to forget about it. We remind you that exceeding the speed limit and not maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front is one of the most common causes of accidents in autumn. If there is fog or heavy rainfall and heavy traffic on the road – you should slow down to the speed allowing the driver to control the traffic situation. Remember – permissible speed does not always mean speed SAFE! It is also important to remember about the proper and compliant use of fog lights and daytime running lights.

This period is also dangerous for drivers of motorcycles, who are increasingly using their machines until late autumn, and even throughout the year. Unfavorable atmospheric conditions reduce the grip of asphalt tires and even a seemingly ineffective fall when trying to brake suddenly can end tragically.

A special appeal is also directed at pedestrians not to 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, keychain, headband or even a flashlight will make it easier to see the oncoming driver when moving on a poorly lit road. 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. The lack of a reflective element is threatened by a fine. Although traffic regulations do not impose an obligation to use vests and reflective elements in the built-up area, they, to a large extent, improve visibility. Therefore, we encourage pedestrians to wear reflective clothing which made of reflective materials at any time of the day, also in built-up areas, because they greatly improve visibility and avoid tragedy. They give drivers valuable time to take the right response – often saving lives and health.

An additional difficulty in the autumn (not only for drivers) is often worse well-being. The bad mood can affect the speed of reaction and concentration, which is also worth remembering when getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and moving on the road.

They encouraged to wear vests with songs

Students of the Public Primary School SPSK organize a series of actions as part of the “Reflective School”. They are intended to promote safe road traffic as well as to alert pedestrians to wear reflective vests.

As every year, the Public Primary School of SPSK joined the “Reflective School” program, organized by the Provincial Road Traffic Safety Council, Road Traffic Department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Krakow, Kuratorium w Krakow, Małopolskie Provincial Office and the Marshal’s Office of the Małopolskie Voivodeship.

The aim of the action, in the form of a competition, is to promote safe behavior in traffic, sensitize to the need to wear reflections, as well as equipping students with reflective elements.

As part of the “Reflective School”, a number of initiatives were organized at the school, in which all students and teachers were involved. On September 22, during a sports picnic, children from grades I to III with loud shouts, songs and rhymes encouraged all participants to wear flares. The students repeated their “reflective procession” on September 28, when, while walking around our town, chanting slogans and carrying colorful banners, they handed out reflections to the inhabitants they encountered and paid attention to the necessity of wearing them.

An art competition was organized at the school. The task was to perform any technique of work “Safe Way to School”. The participants showed great ingenuity, their works were interesting, aesthetically done and aptly pointed out the correct behavior on the road. In addition, students could demonstrate their knowledge about safety by taking part in a team competition on this subject. “What do the traffic signs look like?”, “Which side of the road should you move?”, “How to go to the other side correctly?” these are just some of the questions that his participants were facing. The individual primary school classes also competed against each other, fighting for the title of “the most reflective class”. Students also prepared educational wall leaflets and their class slogans promoting the wearing of reflections which made of reflective fabrics. The sale of “reflective cookies” was very popular – this way children were also encouraged to remember about reflections.

To sensitize drivers to the need to take care of their own and others’ safety, and draw their attention to the need for special vigilance around the school, all pupils and teachers created a “reflective chain” along the road. The seniors were also not forgotten – after the rosary service, the students handed out educational leaflets, reminding them of the obligation to wear reflectors.

As part of the “Reflective School” campaign, students of younger classes, under the direction of Anna, prepared an educational scene in which they introduced their friends to safe ways on the way, while class I students participate in the educational program “Safe Pooh Academy”. In other lessons, children, supported by teachers, consolidate knowledge in the field of communication education, a great help in this area was a visit to our school policemen and city guards who fixed the most important rules of road traffic with children and gave out all reflective elements to all students.

The initiatives described are not the only ones undertaken under the “Reflective School”. Students are still waiting for “Reflective disco”, which will apply to the admission ticket – any reflective material, as well as a solemn gala summarizing the whole project. The special guest will be the councilor of the Małopolskie Province, Philip Kaczynski, who will give the winning students diplomas and prizes funded by him.

The organizers hope that all organized activities will serve to increase road safety. Of course, they do not end with the finale of the “Reflective School” action, but they will also continue in the following months…

Stay safe on the road! Remember about reflections!

In the current school year, students of the Primary School St. Franciscka from Assisi took part in the ninth edition of the Małopolskie Competition “Reflective School”, over which the honorary patronage was taken by the Małopolskie Curator of Education. For the seventh time, the school took part in this competition.

The program of competition activities at the school was very rich and attractive for children. It was aimed at making them aware of the necessity to know the rules of the road traffic, to comply with them consistently and to increase safety by the necessity of wearing reflective vests.

Through various activities, preschoolers and students have consolidated and broadened their knowledge on road safety with particular emphasis on the problem of being visible on the road thanks to reflections.

In September, students of older classes during the annual “Autumn Elbow” festival presented contemporary dance… in reflective vests. After the performance, the girls attracted the attention of the participants of the festival to the need to wear reflective vests which made by reflective fabrics and move safely on the side of the road. In addition, seniors present at the festival were given reflections.

The next event was “Reflective march of kindergarten children”. Children dressed in reflective vests and carrying banners visited institutions operating in the commune. They met with the commune administrator and gave him a reflection. Colorful reflections were also received by the head of the GZOJ, manager of Bank, employees of the pharmacy, doctors, director of the Municipal Cultural Center, manager of the Municipal Public Library and the management of the school. Children also handed out reflections to passers-by.

As part of the competition, a meeting was held with police officers combined with a lecture on the subject: “Safe participation of children and adults in traffic.”

“Reflective Tuesday” was the next point promoting the wearing of reflections. On this day, children and teachers walked around the school in reflective vests, reminding the whole school community of the importance of the road of duty for every pedestrian participant.

In every classroom, on the walls, there are newspapers promoting the theme of being visible on the road and the need to wear reflectors for their own safety.

An innovative form of propagating security was the conduct of the rosary service in the church, which in the framework of extra-curricular activities prepared considerations of the rosary mysteries, drawing the attention of the faithful to the problem of safety on the road and praying for human life, road traffic participants, victims of road accidents, especially for disappearing children on the roads. In addition, every adult got a reflection.

Parents took part in the competition activities, who, together with their children, made beautiful reflective kites.

Preschoolers did the work Fri “Reflective preschooler”. Children with their tutors dressed in cartoons – girls and boys – in colorful, reflective clothing. The people in the windows of the school opposite the pedestrian crossing are reminded by pedestrians and drivers about the importance of being visible on the road.

As part of the cooperation with the Volunteer Fire Brigade, the children took part in a competition called by the firefighters “Be safe on the road.” They have done a lot of artistic work, mock-ups and posters on this subject with great commitment.

The students also took part in the “Reflective” action organized by PZU under the patronage of the Ministry of National Education. The children did the visual work on how to safely navigate the road with reflective materials, then photographed them and submitted them to the competition via the Internet. As part of this action, all students from grades I-III received glowing glare.

In yellow vests, cyclists spend winter time in Lyon

The Rhone prefecture organizes a distribution of reflective vests to cyclists and pedestrians on October 25, to make them more visible in the night. An operation reminiscent of the one that “be visible” has been running for several years at the time of change at winter time.

Adhering to the Federation of Bicycle Users (FUB), the Lyon association La Ville regularly organizes sales of reflective yellow vests with reflective materials. A communication medium but also security, especially since the night will fall earlier from the change in the winter time this weekend. “In Lyon, we are the relay of the campaign ‘Brilliant Cyclists’,” says Fabien Agnon, the co-president of the association Lyon. For him, the operation led by the Rhone prefecture to equip cyclists and pedestrians is “a good initiative” because these users are “vulnerable and pay a heavy tribe.” “For cyclists, it’s not mandatory in the city, but we would tend to advise it as soon as it’s dark.” Pedestrians walk on sidewalks, they have pedestrian crossings. would all wear a vest which made of reflective fabric? ” This last point seems more difficult to put in place.

At night, caution

In this time of change of time, and while bicycle users are increasing by 25% in September, vigilance remains in place, with wearing the vest and efficient lighting. “There are a lot of new cyclists,” commented Fabien Agnon, “Some start in the night practice, you have to remind everyone that lighting is used to be seen and to see, and driving at night also means more concentration.” Sales of reflective vests are planned in Villeurbanne (date and place to be specified) and in the second arrondissement of Lyon (November 6, place to be specified) by La Ville.

All these awareness and security operations are not conducted jointly between the State services and user associations. Yet partnerships could be beneficial. “I regret that the prefecture does not know us well, we associations, says Fabien Agnon, we could make them benefit from our communication network, our social networks.” The bike city boasts 690 members and about 4000 supporters.

Soon the winter will come

By November 1st, we should have summer tires replaced for the winter. The winter tire proves its quality when it is seven degrees above zero and less. It remains softer than the summer and has a shorter braking distance. That’s why riding is safer.

“Year-round tires are also demanding, but the market is not so wide, but it’s definitely not recommended to people who drive often and into higher areas. The features of year-round tires are definitely not as good as winter tires, “says new Skoda dealer Jacobi Jewel.

Check battery before winter

Older cars are in danger of coming in the cold in the morning and we are not starting anymore. That’s why it’s good to have a battery charge in the workshop. If it’s at the edge of life, it’s good to buy a new battery. Otherwise, it may indeed happen that we will suddenly stay in place.

Do not forget to change the summer mix in the washers for the winter. Drivers are also at the forefront of car owners’ interest.

“By getting the salt in the winter, the car chassis suffers. There are companies that offer protection against winter wax. There is also a company that cares not only for the chassis, but also treats the varnish of the entire vehicle and prepares it for the winter. “says Jacobi Jewel.

The expiration of the first-aid kit does not have to worry

From October 1, 2018, we do not have to worry so much about the life of the car kit. We do not have to buy a new one every year. “And there may not be a three-eyed scarf or drape. Keep your old first aid kit in your car. If there is a serious accident, you will not be able to get the basic car kit. “says expert Jacobi Jewel.

We do not even have to carry spare light bulbs with us. New technologies are on the market, and bulbs cannot be replaced by people. There is a bad approach or exchange is so complicated that only experts can do it. It is not advisable to interfere with the new car. Gone is the time when cars were repaired on the sidewalk.

A reflective vest is just one

In the Czech Republic, one reflective vest with reflective tape in one car is enough. But for example, in Germany, the car needs to be as thick as the car in the car. The vest which made of reflective fabric should be at hand, preferably in the passenger compartment. Manufacturers are already trapped. They even put on the vests under the driver’s seat in new cars.

What is good to have in the car in the winter

Do not forget the warning triangle, starter cars are a good helper starter cables, snow brush, ice scraper, winter jacket, and blanket.

“People have recently been calling for a safety belt cutter. When an accident occurs, the strip can simply be removed, “concludes Jacobi Jewel.

Reflective clothing is especially important

Reflective clothing is especially important in the dark season.

Not everyone can afford an airbag helmet, but already conventional accessories can provide significantly more safety when cycling – especially in city traffic. These purchases make sense.

Protectors

Not only falls can be intercepted by knee and elbow protectors, even in bicycle accidents protect protectors from painful injuries. Anyone who is also on the BMX bike in the skate park should also think about a back protector. Because a fall on the back can have dramatic consequences.

Fluorescent jackets which made of reflective fabric

The reflective vest is no longer a novelty, but you can still see cyclists without – or does not see them. Anyone driving a car knows how hard it is to see dark-clad cyclists at dusk. Meanwhile, there are also fashionable variants, such as belts made of LED lights.

Rearview mirror

In order to have good visibility in the flowing (city) traffic to the rear, we recommend the purchase of a rear-view mirror. Nevertheless, the little helpers, of course, do not replace a shoulder glance – especially when turning and overtaking! Who combines both, is safe on the road.

Will Donald Trump move Halloween?

In any case, it is the wish already made by thousands of Americans through a petition.

In France as in a number of European countries, it is possible to celebrate Halloween without worrying too much about bedtime. The party is set for October 31, the eve of All Saints, a large part of the population can enjoy this holiday to recover from his evening.

In the United States, November 1 is not a holiday, which seems to be a problem for a growing number of citizens across the country. As a matter of fact, a petition is circulating to ask that the Halloween date is officially moved. At the time of writing, more than 16,000 people have signed to have Pumpkin Day and Michael Myers celebrate on the last Saturday in October.

Safer children

These are primarily safety reasons that are advanced by the authors and others of the petition. In the text, more than 3,800 children who without wearing reflective materials are injured each year as part of their night sweets hunt. If accidents are so numerous, it is because 70% of parents do not accompany their children during their trip, but also because 65% would not have discussions with their offspring to the safety rules. Respect. Figures whose source was not provided by the petitioners.

No flashlight, no reflective tape, no reflective vest: most kids would walk in complete darkness until hours, at the risk of being run over by motorists or falling victim to fall. However, according to the group at the origin of the petition, this lack of security would be due in large part to the low mobilization of parents, who work the next day and therefore do not make themselves available enough for their children.

The authors’ theory is that placing Halloween on a Saturday would make the party more family-friendly, allowing parents and children to celebrate together, or in any case to pay more attention. In addition, some of the children would probably have the right to sleep later if Halloween was a Saturday, which would be total to their advantage.

Still, it seems difficult to move a party celebrated on the same date around the world. Addressed to Donald Trump, the petition should not be among the priorities of the US president, even if we can expect anything and everything until the end of his term.

Reminder of safety instructions

Police want to remind parents and kids of safety tips on Wednesday night to collect Halloween candies.

To ensure that children are clearly visible when traveling, it is advisable to choose reflective clothing with reflective tape. The costume should be short to prevent the child from stumbling and it is better to wear makeup rather than wearing a mask to see and hear well. It is also recommended to bring a flashlight.

During the evening, children should always:

Determine a trip and an hour of return with their parents;

Rest in a group or with the accompanying adult;

Never enter the houses, always wait outside;

Never follow a stranger, whether by car or on foot, refusing to approach a vehicle or to go up without the permission of his parents;

Browse one side of the street at a time and avoid crossing unnecessarily;

Cross streets at intersections and respect road signs;

Wear a reflective vest when go out at night;

Check with your parents the treats received to make sure you can eat them safely.

Finally, the police and the assurance automobile du Québec are asking for the cooperation of motorists who will have to be particularly careful and vigilant.

Autumn on the roads. What to do to be safe?

In autumn conditions on the road are very variable and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. Fast darkening, rainfall, slippery surface are factors that negatively affect safety.The driver needs to wear a vest with reflective fabric.

Autumn is a dangerous time for all road users. Police statistics show that the most accidents happen at this time of the year. That’s why traffic cops appeal to everyone, both drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, to be especially cautious and careful.

Heavy rainfall, fog and early darkness limit visibility on the road. The wet and slippery roadway is also not conducive to the driver. An additional difficulty is often lying on the roadway leaves – in such conditions the braking distance may dangerously extend, and in extreme cases the driver may slip and not control the car. In the autumn, roadways may already be frozen, and therefore slippery, and in such situations the wheels easily lose their grip. Overtaking in such conditions, passing, cornering can be very dangerous. You should pay special 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. If the pedestrian enters the passage, the driver may not slow down.

Police officers recommend checking the condition of the tires in the used vehicle and lighting the vehicle. Drivers should remember to navigate the road with lights on and observe speed limits. It is worth remembering that in conditions of reduced air transparency, dipped beam should be switched on, and if visibility is limited to less than 50 m – rear fog lights.

Changing the aura forces drivers to change their driving techniques and adjust their speed to the prevailing road conditions. Exceeding the permissible speed and not maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front is one of the most common causes of accidents in autumn. If there is fog or heavy rainfall and heavy traffic on the road, slow down to the speed that allows the driver to control the traffic situation. The permissible speed does not always mean safe speed.

The police also appeals to pedestrians not to 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 it easier to see the oncoming driver when moving along a poorly lit road. 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. The lack of a reflective element is threatened by a fine. Although traffic regulations do not impose an obligation to use vests with reflective tapes in the built-up area, they, to a large extent, improve visibility. Police encourages pedestrians to wear retro-reflective elements at any time of the day, also in built-up areas, because they greatly improve visibility and avoid tragedy. They give drivers valuable time to take the right response – often saving lives and health.

An additional difficulty in the autumn is often worse well-being. Bad mood can affect the speed of reaction and concentration, which is also worth remembering when getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and moving on the road.

Road safety awareness

In order to create awareness for cyclists, regarding the rules of the road to meet the street movements of the city.

In this regard, the president of the association Carlos Mendoza said that the initiative to go forward is part of the concern about the transport problems that exist in the market, because it is not only the driver should know the rules on this issue, but also the bicycles and motorcycles must be Find out what they should and should not do when driving on city streets.

He explained that this was the first time this activity was carried out and part of his contribution to the training of citizens who were more responsible for road issues.

“Our idea is to promote road safety. Everyone must have a safety point, riding a bicycle and a motorcycle. Self-driving is not all responsibility, but also because those who use the vehicle do not include the rules that the engine must know,” he said.

Before the tour began, each participant received a reflective vest to allow the driver to see at night.