See and be seen: This is for cyclists and pedestrians in the dark season one of the major currencies on the road. TÜV Rhineland has recommended wearing safety vest and reflectors and continuous light for bicycles. Motorists should increasingly consider the shoulder view when turning in the dark. “Especially cyclists and pedestrians swallowed in the early morning and evening hours easily the dawn,” says Hans-Ulrich Sander, motor expert at TÜV Rhineland.

 

Bright clothes and safety vests

You should therefore wear the brightest possible small extension, preferably with reflective materials. “Good offices provide safety vests,” says Sander. The trade also has reflectors on in various forms as patches or buttons. For security reasons also make shoes with reflective stripes.

 

But motorists are asked to pay particular attention to cyclists and pedestrians before turning in the dark. They should observe the shoulder or sidewalk carefully. “It is important the shoulder view. This will ensure that there are no persons in the blind spot are, “says Sander. Pedestrians can also draw attention to themselves with a flashlight.

 

Cyclists should make sure that the lighting system of its Diatheses is intact. “A lot more security than a conventional dynamo system provides a continuous light, particularly in the state,” says Sander. In addition, the prescribed reflectors have the bicycle front (white), rear (red) and are attached to the pedals and the spokes (yellow). In addition, protection helmets provide good services with reflective material elements.