You are invited to . . .
DUSK TO DAWN
SAFETY
By Jay King
Lake Linganore
Winter Festival
The
Now that the days are shorter and we no longer have the benefi t of daylight
savings time, we oft en fi nd ourselves walking the dog, jogging, or just
out on the road before or aft er daylight. Such activity on the roads of
Lake Linganore, which has a limited number of sidewalks, increases the
probability of not being seen by our neighbors driving their cars, possibly
causing an accident. Even during the daytime our clothing oft en contributes
to our being absorbed into the soup of the surrounding
landscape and
Outside
of not the LLA Office at 6718 Coldstream Drive
seen by a driver. As a result, when traversing the roadways, performing
on Saturday, December 2nd from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
whatever activity during the daytime, it would be advisable to wear outer
clothing sporting one of the fl uorescent red or yellow colors.
Understanding the concept of being seen on the roadway Santa
is important.
will arrive by fire engine to visit with the
Perception is an issue for both the seer and the seen. Normally we perceive
children. Come roast marshmallows, sip hot chocolate,
that if we can see the oncoming vehicle, the driver of that vehicle can see
us. Th at is not always the case, and in too many instances drop
that driver
is Santa letter off in the North Pole Mailbox,
your
busy driving the vehicle, listening to a passenger, or involved with any of
and more!
many other interactions or necessities and sees, but does not perceive the
person on the roadway. Th e colors of their clothes blends in with the soup
of colors of the surrounding landscape, whatever time of day or night.
If you would like, please bring a canned good for a
Whatever the issues of being seen during daylight, being seen from
dusk food pantry. The rain date
local
to dawn is many times more important and involved. Th at is why wearing
December 3. See you there!
some retrorefl ective apparel or accessory is so important. Wearing white
outer wear or carrying a fl ashlight may seem to be somewhat reasonable;
however, it is really inadequate. Th e lumen is the measure of the brightness
of light. Where a white shirt may refl ect back 10 + lumens, it does not
refl ect enough to call attention to you. Neither does carrying a fl ashlight,
which serves only as a marker. Retrorefl ective materials on the market
today refl ect back 400 lumens. Additionally, if one is riding a bicycle
and the refl ective material is on the ankle or foot, the teasing eff ect of the
movement of the retrorefl ective (foot pumping the pedals) refl ects the
total New
area home
of the construction
movement. by
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a pedestrian; however, a white shirt may local
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retrorefl ective clothing or an accessory will help increase the distance
Linganore families with their real estate needs.
at which the driver perceives the individual.
Additionally, as a driver,
consider you pull over to the side of the road Matt
at night
Aspey and get out of your
Realtor ®
vehicle leaving your fl ashers on. Your car is visible to oncoming drivers
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you are invisible
to the
oncoming driver. Maybe you should carry a
retrorefl
ective accessory in the car to wear when exiting your vehicle under
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these circumstances.
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Retrorefl
ective
stripes and materials are being added to an increasing
JIM
SOUTHAM
number
of
articles
of CRS,
clothing
Associate Broker,
GRI and sport shoes. You can also purchase
various accessories
(leg
and
Over 28 years experience arm bands, belts, head bands, vests) at bicycle
shops and various other suppliers. If you do not already have such an item,
a purchase might be advisable. Be safe, be SEEN!
Lettie Golden
Realtor ®, ABR, CHMP
Salesperson
Tree Removal/T
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T
Pruning
Stump Grinding
Lot Clearing
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ISA Cert. #MA-4258A
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Jim@bachrealestate.com | cell: 301-305-0133 | office: 301-695-9600 ext 109
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