Benefits of Reflectors
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Studies have proven that the risk of being hit by a motorist in the dark is eight times lower when wearing a safety reflector. The use of reflectors have been shown to increase the visibility of pedestrians by a factor of five. - US Federal Highway Administration
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In a survey of safety specialists, reflectorizaion countermeasures were identified as having the highest overall rating as a means for reducing school children accidents during darkness. - US Department of Transportation
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In the Scandinavian countries, where reflectors have been used by all members of the population sice the early 60's, the nighttime pedestrian accident rate is 50% less than that of the United States . In the US , over 60% of pedestrian accidents and deaths occur in the dark. - The US National Safety Council
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Dress to be seen. Bright clothing makes it easier for drivers to see you during daytime. At dusk, night or in poor weather wear reflective material on your arms, legs, shoes, cap or jacket. - ICBC Road Sense
- As much as half of all road accident fatalities involving pedestrians could be avoided if reflectors were used. - Finnish Road Accident Investigation Team
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