Pedestrians Should Take Extra Precautions
Extra Precautions During Daylight Savings 11/03/08
Pedestrians Should Take Extra Precautions During Daylight Savings, According to GMAC Insurance
Auto Insurer Encourages Safety Awareness Among Pedestrians and Drivers During Time Switch
During Daylight Savings, clocks and smoke alarms aren’t the only things needing attention; according to GMAC Insurance, drivers and pedestrians should also pay attention to their habits to stay safe.
Last year, a study confirmed that pedestrians are three times more likely to be killed in the month during the Daylight Savings switch (both in spring and fall). In response, GMAC Insurance surveyed over 5,000 licensed Americans to determine if they take additional safety precautions during the time change. The findings reveal that two-thirds of respondents – amounting to approximately 133 million Americans – do not
take extra precautions while walking during this time.
“It’s our duty as an insurance company to remind both drivers and pedestrians of the steps they can take to ensure their safety during this transitional period,” said Wade Bontrager, vice president, marketing, GMAC Insurance. To help keep drivers and pedestrians safe from dawn through dusk, GMAC Insurance offers the following tips: Drivers
Keep your eyes moving and away from glare. By focusing on the white lines on the
side of the road ahead, you’ll both avoid oncoming headlights and be able to see
any upcoming pedestrians.
Pedestrians are more likely to cross the street when you are turning at a green light
or turning right on red. Take an extra look to make sure your path is clear.
Remember that pedestrians always have the right of way. Even if they are crossing
where they’re not supposed to, you must stop.
Pedestrians
Wear reflective or bright clothing. You can never assume that vehicles will see you,
but this makes you easier to spot on the side of the road.
Always cross the street at a crosswalk, and look left and right and then left again for
cars coming before crossing the street.
Keep on the sidewalks if possible. If there are none, make sure you are walking
against traffic.
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