I found a nice winter coat – but black. How dangerous is it on the street?
H. Hauser, Wil SG
All road users are responsible for seeing and being seen clearly. Cyclists and motorcyclists should check their lights before setting off.
tips for pedestrians
Pedestrians should choose well-lit roads to see traffic better and avoid hazards. Being clearly visible through light-coloured and reflective clothing is also extremely important.
A black winter coat is quite inconvenient. It is reasonably acceptable only if you combine it with light colored pants or reflective accessories. Scarves, stickers, necklaces or backpacks – there are enough ways to spice up dark clothes to make you look better.
Tips for drivers
It is also important for the car to see enough for the driver (click for the light guide). This applies above all to unlit country roads, but also to residential areas. It is also important here that a car is seen by other road users. You can keep an eye on things even in the dark season with the following tips:
- Use only specified lamps. LED and xenon halogen headlights as retrofits are prohibited and can blind oncoming traffic.
- Check the lighting from time to time. If you think you are dazzling oncoming traffic, have the headlights adjusted at an authorized workshop.
- In winter, the headlights and taillights need to be free of salt and dirt to work optimally.
- Headlight lenses today are usually made of plastic and are easily scratched. Therefore, do not clean with aggressive cleaning agents and hard sponges or ice scrapers.
- If you have a load or towing a trailer, correct the headlight range for halogen headlights using the headlight range control. Xenon and LED headlights usually have automatic regulation.