Night accidents triple as autumn sets in

With autumn and the changeover to winter time, night-time driving becomes more dangerous. The risk of accidents for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders triples in the dark and can increase tenfold in rain or snow. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This is because the changeover to winter time leads to more journeys in the dark, as the Touring Club Switzerland (TCS) announced on Saturday. The TCS bases this on figures from the Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (Suva). However, this risk can be greatly reduced with a few simple gestures, the report continues: a person dressed in dark clothing is only visible from a distance of 25 metres, whereas with light or fluorescent colours they are visible from 40 metres and with reflective or luminous elements from up to 140 metres. "These additional metres account for several crucial seconds in which a driver has to react," as TCS experts wrote. Markings visible 360 degrees The TCS also recommends installing ...