4 people were killed and seven were injured – voiced Statistics Alexander, deputy. Head of Traffic Police Ministry of Internal Affairs on sustainable development. – In this case, none of the pedestrians on the clothing was with reflective elements.
The main causes of such accidents – Pedestrians do not use reflective element when crossing the road outside the pedestrian crossings. In addition, the assaults occur in the poorly lit “Zebra”.
As drivers see pedestrians on the unlit passage?
In September, dark early, and some lights near the “Zebra” or not at all, or they are not working. We conducted an experiment and found out as drivers with a distance (25 m) see pedestrians in the clothes of different colors. Camera settings are maximally close to what the human eye sees. To avoid distortion when photographing we did not use the approach.
- Black clothing
On the road is visible only black silhouette, which merges with the darkness. When the car drove up, pedestrians had to bounce back to the side of the road to avoid an accident.
- in the light jacket
Inspector’s traffic police are advised, in the extreme case, to wear something white or reflective tape, to become more visible. In fact – it does not help much. One of the drivers of nearly knocked pedestrian. He stopped at the last moment.
- Pedestrian in a dark jacket and white hat
Apparently, because the cap was white crystal and jacket – more sand.
- Reflective Bracelet
It can be seen from far away, but even better if these bracelets will be two – on both hands.
- Reflective Keychain
So he will not run. It shows us less effective than the bracelet.
- Blinking Flashlight
It can be attached to the jacket, bag or cap unlike other tools; drivers reacted to him as soon as pedestrians approaching the road.