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Be Safe - No White at Night

Feb 12, 2013

Here's a fantastic video showing the pros of hi visibility active wear (same goes for workwear) and the cons of wearing just white in order to be seen at night by automobiles, roadside construction crews and other heavy industrial equipment.

On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every 113 minutes.

A pedestrian is injured, on average, every 8 minutes.

NHTSA Traffic Safety facts 2007

As runners, walkers and bikers hit the road to train after work, it's critical to remember 4 simple words - No White at Night!

This video is very interesting. It shows that at 1,000 feet, three runners are visible, all wearing high vis apparel.

At 500 feet, someone else enters into sight.

At 250 feet, all three hivis runners are still easily seen, but now two other runners are barely visible just behind them.

And finally, at 100 feet, all three of the high viz runners can still be plainly seen, as can the colors of their running gear, but we soon realize there are now four runners in white, not just two.

Drivers moving at just 30 mph may travel a distance over 500 feet before they are able to properly manuever their car in response to an obstacle.

Data from the National Safety Council, Walk Alert National Pedestrian Safety Program, FWHA RD 89-022, (1989 Program Guide, NSD 1989)

High visibility Storm Cover rainwear jacket made with 150-denier polyester oxford fabric with white PU coating on backside (water-proof material) and sealed seams. Features include a black-bottom design to maintain a clean appearance, 2-inch wide VizLite reflective material, zipper/storm flap closure, non-sparking snaps and zipper, adjustable wrist cuffs, lower front patch pockets with snap closures, and a left chest radio pocket. The jacket is available in Lime and Orange, and is ANSI Class 3 compliant.

150-denier polyester oxford fabric with white PU coating on backside with sealed seams

Black-bottom design for clean appearance

2-inch wide VizLite reflective material

Zipper/storm flap closure, non-sparking snaps and zipper, adjustable leg cuffs, lower front patch pockets w/ snap closures, left chest radio pocket

Available in Lime and Orange

ANSI Class 3 compliant

The ML Kishigo RWP102/RWP103 Rain Pants are sold as a separate product. Click the link to see it.

What is Distracted Driving?

Nov 14, 2012

Distracted driving is a huge topic right now, and has surpassed drunk driving as the number one topic of conversation about driving and the road. It does not discriminate; old or young, male or female, distracted driving affects us all.

But what exactly is distracted driving? Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include:

Texting

Using a cell phone or smartphone

Eating and drinking

Talking to passengers

Grooming

Reading, including maps

Using a navigation system

Watching a video

Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player

But, because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction.

The best way to end distracted driving is to educate all Americans about the danger it poses, not only to drivers, but also to roadside construction crews, emergency personnel, law enforcement officers, surveyors and more.

On this page, you'll find facts and statistics that are powerfully persuasive. If you don't already think distracted driving is a safety problem, please take a moment to learn more. And, as with everything on Distraction.gov, please share these facts with others. Together, we can help save lives.

Key Facts and Statistics

In 2009, 5,474 people were killed in crashes involving driver distraction, and an estimated 448,000 were injured. (NHTSA)

16% of fatal crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving. (NHTSA)

20% of injury crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving. (NHTSA)

In the month of June 2011, more than 196 billion text messages were sent or received in the US, up nearly 50% from June 2009. (CTIA)

Teen drivers are more likely than other age groups to be involved in a fatal crash where distraction is reported. In 2009, 16% of teen drivers involved in a fatal crash were reported to have been distracted. (NHTSA)

40% of all American teens say they have been in a car when the driver used a cell phone in a way that put people in danger. (Pew)

Drivers who use hand-held devices are 4 times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. (Monash University)

Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. (VTTI)Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent-at 55 mph-of driving the length of an entire football field, blind. (VTTI)

Headset cell phone use is not substantially safer than hand-held use. (VTTI)

Using a cell phone while driving - whether it's hand-held or hands-free delays a driver's reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent. (University of Utah)

Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving by 37%. (Carnegie Mellon)

Black Series Class 2 T-Shirt

The Black Series t-shirt from ML Kishigo is constructed from microfiber polyester material which wicks away moisture, keeping you dry and cool. The shirt also utilizes a 2" silver, breathable reflective tape that significantly reduces "hot spots" and provides greater flexibility over solid tapes. The black sides provide contrast and add a sporty look. Available in both high visibility Lime and Orange. ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 Compliant.