Risk peephole driver
Low temperatures and the first snowfalls each cause chaos on the roads. On such days, it is dangerous not to completely clear the car and the windshield of snow and ice and to drive with only a peephole. This led to 15 deaths and 132 serious injuries between 2006 and 2016. That is why the vehicle must be completely cleared of snow and ice. Otherwise, this could result in a harsh fine.
So far, winter has spared the lower-lying regions of Switzerland. But in frosty temperatures, it often happens that drivers are on the road with a snow-covered vehicle and only a peephole in the windshield. This behavior is dangerous both for the drivers themselves and for all other road users. An evaluation by the bfu shows that in the years from 2006 to 2016 there were 132 serious injuries and 15 fatalities due to poor visibility through the windshield. Deaths has come. The majority of such Accidents happens now and in the coming winter months.
Completely clean the vehicle from snow
When it snows, it is important to clear snow not only from the windshield, but from the entire vehicle before driving off. Driving speed can cause snow, which may still be frozen, to fall from the car onto other vehicles or blown the road become and cause accidents.
To be able to work in winter in the Car safe on the road to be, the bfu makes the following recommendations:
- Don't wait for the first snowfall before switching to winter tires. A simple basic rule is to drive with winter tires from October to Easter.
- Completely clear snow and ice from the windshield and all other windows, as well as the rearview mirrors.
- Remove all snow from the vehicle.
- Make sure that the vehicle lights are working.
- Inform yourself about the road conditions and plan more time if necessary.
Always adapt your driving style and speed to the road conditions.
Text: bfu
