ROAD SAFETY – Respondents are particularly worried about others, whether their children or users more vulnerable than themselves
The night does not give a strong feeling of security on roads. In France, the majority of users feel more worried with the transition to winter time, after which the night sets earlier in the evening. Each year, a sharp increase in road accidents is also recorded at the time of the time change (+42% deaths among pedestrians in 2022).
The Prevention Insurance association published this Wednesday the results of a survey on the subject, conducted at the end of September with more than 2,000 French people. It reveals that 83% of them (more than eight out of ten) are more worried on the road when visibility drops, regardless of their mode of travel.
⚠⌚This weekend is #changementdheure !
It will get dark earlier, so be visible:
➡ light clothing for pedestrians,
➡ retroreflective equipment and lighting #bike or #scooter,
➡ increased vigilance and headlights in good condition #2RM et #car !— Assurance Prévention (@AssurancePrev) October 25, 2023
Users worried about others
Some users feel more vulnerable than others, such as cyclists (89%), pedestrians (85%) and drivers of motorized personal transport vehicles (82%). This fear also increased with the implementation(…) Read more on 20minutes
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