Reflectors provide safety vest and special protective collar for children at TÜV Rhineland. See and be seen, must be the motto of the road users in the dark season.

 

“Especially cyclists and pedestrians swallowed in the early morning and evening hours easily dusk. Therefore, you should wear bright as possible, preferably provided with reflective materials clothing to be perceived by motorists at an early stage,” says Hans-Ulrich Sander, motor expert at TÜV Rhineland, and adds: “Good offices provide safety vests, which are available in every TÜV Rhineland testing authority.” Here, parents for their children, special reflective protective collar for pulling over. The trade also offers reflectors in various forms as patches or buttons. For more safety shoes also provide with reflective stripes.

 

Shoulder view when turning

Motorists should pay particular attention to cyclists and pedestrians before the turn in the dark. Observe the hard shoulder or sidewalk carefully. “What is important here is the shoulder view. Only way to ensure that no person is in the blind spot is,” says Sander. Pedestrians can draw attention to themselves with a flashlight beyond. Thereby directing the beam to the floor and not blind the drivers.

 

REFLECTOR on bicycle prescribed

Cyclists should make sure that the lighting system of the bikes is properly and intact. “While a conventional dynamo system is allowed, but much more security, a steady light – especially in the state,” says TÜV Rhineland expert Sander. In addition, the prescribed reflectors have front (white), rear (red) on the bike and are attached to the pedals and between the spokes (yellow). In addition, safety helmets provide good services with reflective elements.