The Moscow State Traffic Inspectorate on December 13, in its official Telegram channel, asked motorists to refuse to travel by private transport in the evening hours.
“According to forecasts of the capital’s forecasters, heavy snowfall is expected in the evening rush hour, and fog will form at night, which will lead to a decrease in visibility up to 200-500 m. Such conditions are not comfortable for driving and are not favorable for road safety. Taking into account the forecast, we ask motorists to refuse to travel by personal transport in the evening hours, ”the ministry said in a statement.
The traffic police noted that if the trip is inevitable, then it is necessary to reduce the speed, maintain a safe distance, turn on external lights, additionally using fog lights.
Pedestrians should also be especially careful and careful when crossing the carriageway. This should be done only at pedestrian crossings. In addition, it is recommended to wear brightly colored outerwear or attach reflective elements to it.
On December 10, it was reported that the specialists of the analytical agency “Autostat” conducted a survey and found out by what principle Russian car owners determine that it is time for them to change tires for new ones.
Thus, the majority of respondents (almost 66%) answered that the main reference point for them is the degree of tire tread wear. Every 12th respondent (8.2%) determines the need to replace tires by their appearance. Slightly fewer (7.7%) car owners look at the number of remaining studs.
Source: IZ
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