Alaric Darconville
Flashlight Enthusiast
Came across this a bit late for the switch from Daylight to Standard Time, but eventually most of us will switch back to Daylight Time: https://drivingintherealworld.com/turning-back-time-a-strike-against-pedestrians-literally/
One thing he did leave out (shame on you, Daniel!) is to not run fog lamps to "supplement" headlamps in normal driving, even in twilight hours absent real *need*; they'll reduce your ability to see.
For you drivers (and parents of young drivers, and friends of drivers), there's a lot you can do to help mitigate the risk to pedestrians and cyclists by checking for false upgrades to your kids'/friends' lighting. Remind them also to keep safety vests in their cars, and to be particularly vigilant for two-wheeled/non-wheeled persons. And unicyclists, too, I suppose.
Additionally, cyclists, PLEASE walk your bikes through the crosswalks, instead of pedaling through. If you want to ride your bike while crossing a street, then be in an actual *lane*, with cars, obeying the automotive traffic signals, instead of reënacting scenes from your favorite Kevin Bacon movie and switching about as your wants suit you.
One thing he did leave out (shame on you, Daniel!) is to not run fog lamps to "supplement" headlamps in normal driving, even in twilight hours absent real *need*; they'll reduce your ability to see.
For you drivers (and parents of young drivers, and friends of drivers), there's a lot you can do to help mitigate the risk to pedestrians and cyclists by checking for false upgrades to your kids'/friends' lighting. Remind them also to keep safety vests in their cars, and to be particularly vigilant for two-wheeled/non-wheeled persons. And unicyclists, too, I suppose.
Additionally, cyclists, PLEASE walk your bikes through the crosswalks, instead of pedaling through. If you want to ride your bike while crossing a street, then be in an actual *lane*, with cars, obeying the automotive traffic signals, instead of reënacting scenes from your favorite Kevin Bacon movie and switching about as your wants suit you.
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