A number of years ago when walking home from the stables where I kept my pony, I wore flourescent, reflective bands on both arms, both legs plus one fixed to the back of my backpack. I also had reflective cycle clips on my ankles, a red bicycle light on the back of my backpack and 2 white bicycle lights (those little silicone ones, often sold in places like Halfords for around £5) on the front, attached to the shoulder straps. All of the lights were on the slow blink mode. Every car that passed me as I walked along the narrow footpath (path on one side as is common on some bigger country roads), slowed right down and gave a very wide berth. Without those lights and reflectives, I would have been invisible to passing cars on that unlit, tree lined country road. Even if they didn't see me well, I raised my hand to thank each and every one of those drivers as they passed slowly and cautiously. Wear lights and reflectives while walking at night or in poor weather conditions folks 😎
It really does make a difference. I remember cycling back from an adult training night in cadets in uniform, which was camouflage. I had two rear lights so didn't worry too much, one on my bike, one on my rucksack. A car nearly hit me from the rear and beeped at me so I stopped and checked. One light had gone off and the other had fallen off! Thats why belt and braces using everything isn't overkill!
For Hi-Vis on country lanes I would recommend orange instead of yellow/green. This gives better contrast and allows you to be seen during daylight hours as well as darker hours.
Yes! I hate orange as a color, but both my dog and I wear it. (He has a special hi-vis for dogs with a lot of reflective bits on it.) I live in the tropics and no vegetation is ever slightly orange here - we stand out like Christmas decorations all year!
So easy, so common sense, and yet you see so few people following these rules. I had all these drilled into me as a kid. I will make sure my kids have them drilled into them too. Good work.
Our High school sent the whole third form to an outdoor centre back in the early 80's.This 'lesson' was drummed into us on day one by the centres team, all these years later its still relevant as you point out. Nice one Fella.
Yes, its basic little tips like this that can make a huge difference. I remember growing up we used to have the 'Charlie Says' public safety adverts, we don't have those anymore and with kids growing up inside on screens, I do worry this kind of common knowledge could be lost.
Very useful video. We have many roads like this near where I live, and I filmed some content like this a while back, but don't think I ever uploaded it. One of the things I do is to carry a pair of walking poles, and when cars approach I carry them across my body at waist height, as many car drivers don't give pedestrians room, but equally they don't want to scratch their shiny cars, so they do move to avoid the tips of the poles damaging their vehicles. Not many people are aware of this, but on unpaved roads where there are pedestrians, car drivers are supposed to slow down as they pass AND give 2 metres of clearance. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and for uploading.
I actually recorded a section showing that, and its what I was trained to do when I did my lowland leader training but decided to edit it out as I think its one of those things best taught face to face. Its a good technique, particuarly if you are escorting kids.
If you're in a group of people walking along a narrow country road don't split up and go to both sides of the road when a vehicle approaches. This just narrows the gap for the vehicle to get through.
Great tip that one. When I did the Lowland leader training they trained the leaders to walk a step out from the road, with walking poles held diagonally a foot or so further out and then the more vulnerable members, cadets/kids/dogs etc on the inside so you force the drivers to go around. Did take some nerves can tell you!
They are worth having just in case you get caught out. I got caught out over the summer when I got lost on a training area and ended up having to walk back along a road in complete darkness!
Thats a good point, and it works great for the back, but I can't see the back of my rucksack from the front! Ideally, you'd have a rucksack cover and a high viz to cover you from all angles. I think its most important, assuming you are walking into oncoming traffic to be seen from the front, as those drivers share the same lane. I use a vest for me and just a high-viz reflective belt for my bag, but then I'm big enough (or my bag is small enough) that you can still see the vest from behind with the bag on too.
Brilliant ideas, pun intended. Great video as always, nice bit of dad advice at the end. The more we normalise, the better for everyone for mental health.
Great video and very important information no matter where you live or walk. I have even added a Hi-Viz vest while hiking on a paved path because I am often sharing it with bicycle riders who sometimes have only seconds to see and avoid me. Also, wonderful patch and show of support on your sleeve.
Thanks for the excellent cautionary warnings to alert people to the dangers of walking on roads and night. Unfortunately Road Traffic Incidents have increased since the start of infections by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly referred to as the Covid-19 illness. Take care out there as many Covid19 brain damaged people are driving vehicles and are suffering from impaired risk assessment and heightened aggressive responses. This increase in "accidents" was observed prior to the availability of any vaccines.
Number one rule: Take responsibility for your own safety on the road. Do not rely on anyone else. Hi-vis and lights are all well and good. They can certainly help, so use them by all means. But it is far far better to not be where a vehicle is likely to hit you. Don't walk along busy roads without a pavement or a substantial verge. See or hear a vehicle coming? Get off the road! Watch the vehicle pass. Only then continue on your journey. Eyes and ears open and pay attention. What you can hear and see and reacting appropriately is more important than (but doesn't negate) the need to be seen.
I kind of agree with you, which is why I highlighted the need to be vigilant and take action before I went into high-viz, although on many official trails there are sections of road you really have no choice but to walk along. Verges can be dangerous too if they cause you to stumble and fall into the road, you just need to exercise judgment and try and take the lesser of two evils sometimes.
@@dogdadoutdoors Very true. You have to make the judgement. With dangerous verges, I will always say stop and let traffic past before continuing. As we know, there can be exceptions. However, if you absolutely have to rely on a driver seeing you, then you shouldn't be there. It's clearly too dangerous for walking. Find a different route if that is the case.
When I was school-age (now in late 60s), we were told to walk on the right to face oncoming traffic (as you said). That gives two pairs of eyes observing. I often drive down country lanes and frequently now see people walk on any side, but appear to be mainly the left - are young people no longer told this?
When we grew up, we had the public information films, published by the central office of information. Remember all of the 'Charlie says' type adverts? They killed off the central office of information in 2012, and they no longer make them. This explains a lot I think!
i wish joggers would see this. I see plenty running on the carriageway, right next to a perfectly good footpath, with backs to oncoming vehicles and wearing head phones.
What's that saying? You can please some of the people all of the time, or all of the people some of the time, but you can't please everybody, all of the time.
@LordDaveKoresh It's a cause I feel strongly about. I am not insulting anybody, I am not against Russia, I am simply showing my support for Ukraine. Respectfully, If somebody can't see past that and enjoy the content, It doesn't feel like a 'me' problem. I'm not famous enough to be cancelled and i'm too principled to change my beliefs for a few extra likes.
A number of years ago when walking home from the stables where I kept my pony, I wore flourescent, reflective bands on both arms, both legs plus one fixed to the back of my backpack. I also had reflective cycle clips on my ankles, a red bicycle light on the back of my backpack and 2 white bicycle lights (those little silicone ones, often sold in places like Halfords for around £5) on the front, attached to the shoulder straps. All of the lights were on the slow blink mode. Every car that passed me as I walked along the narrow footpath (path on one side as is common on some bigger country roads), slowed right down and gave a very wide berth. Without those lights and reflectives, I would have been invisible to passing cars on that unlit, tree lined country road. Even if they didn't see me well, I raised my hand to thank each and every one of those drivers as they passed slowly and cautiously. Wear lights and reflectives while walking at night or in poor weather conditions folks 😎
It really does make a difference. I remember cycling back from an adult training night in cadets in uniform, which was camouflage. I had two rear lights so didn't worry too much, one on my bike, one on my rucksack. A car nearly hit me from the rear and beeped at me so I stopped and checked. One light had gone off and the other had fallen off! Thats why belt and braces using everything isn't overkill!
For Hi-Vis on country lanes I would recommend orange instead of yellow/green. This gives better contrast and allows you to be seen during daylight hours as well as darker hours.
Agree. Amazing how yellow/green hi viz can blend into the background especially on a bright Sunny day.
Good tip.
Yes! I hate orange as a color, but both my dog and I wear it. (He has a special hi-vis for dogs with a lot of reflective bits on it.) I live in the tropics and no vegetation is ever slightly orange here - we stand out like Christmas decorations all year!
So easy, so common sense, and yet you see so few people following these rules. I had all these drilled into me as a kid. I will make sure my kids have them drilled into them too. Good work.
Thank you.
Our High school sent the whole third form to an outdoor centre back in the early 80's.This 'lesson' was drummed into us on day one by the centres team, all these years later its still relevant as you point out. Nice one Fella.
Yes, its basic little tips like this that can make a huge difference. I remember growing up we used to have the 'Charlie Says' public safety adverts, we don't have those anymore and with kids growing up inside on screens, I do worry this kind of common knowledge could be lost.
Very useful video. We have many roads like this near where I live, and I filmed some content like this a while back, but don't think I ever uploaded it. One of the things I do is to carry a pair of walking poles, and when cars approach I carry them across my body at waist height, as many car drivers don't give pedestrians room, but equally they don't want to scratch their shiny cars, so they do move to avoid the tips of the poles damaging their vehicles. Not many people are aware of this, but on unpaved roads where there are pedestrians, car drivers are supposed to slow down as they pass AND give 2 metres of clearance. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and for uploading.
I actually recorded a section showing that, and its what I was trained to do when I did my lowland leader training but decided to edit it out as I think its one of those things best taught face to face. Its a good technique, particuarly if you are escorting kids.
If you're in a group of people walking along a narrow country road don't split up and go to both sides of the road when a vehicle approaches. This just narrows the gap for the vehicle to get through.
Great tip that one. When I did the Lowland leader training they trained the leaders to walk a step out from the road, with walking poles held diagonally a foot or so further out and then the more vulnerable members, cadets/kids/dogs etc on the inside so you force the drivers to go around. Did take some nerves can tell you!
Good ideas. Love the ideas of the bike lights. Thanks
Glad you like them and thanks very much for watching!
All good info thanks. I don't often walk at night but the lights are great idea.
They are worth having just in case you get caught out. I got caught out over the summer when I got lost on a training area and ended up having to walk back along a road in complete darkness!
All excellent advice, much of which I recall from my days in the boy scouts. 👍👍👍
Thank you.
Hi vis works if you don’t cover it with a rucksack , put it on the rucksack ,tied on with bungees
Thats a good point, and it works great for the back, but I can't see the back of my rucksack from the front! Ideally, you'd have a rucksack cover and a high viz to cover you from all angles. I think its most important, assuming you are walking into oncoming traffic to be seen from the front, as those drivers share the same lane. I use a vest for me and just a high-viz reflective belt for my bag, but then I'm big enough (or my bag is small enough) that you can still see the vest from behind with the bag on too.
Brilliant ideas, pun intended. Great video as always, nice bit of dad advice at the end. The more we normalise, the better for everyone for mental health.
I think that's it. People need to know they are not alone and its OK not to be OK.
Great video and very important information no matter where you live or walk. I have even added a Hi-Viz vest while hiking on a paved path because I am often sharing it with bicycle riders who sometimes have only seconds to see and avoid me.
Also, wonderful patch and show of support on your sleeve.
Thank you. We have quite a few Ukranians in my town now who have been displaced by the war and I like to show them they are supported and welcome.
Thanks for the excellent cautionary warnings to alert people to the dangers of walking on roads and night. Unfortunately Road Traffic Incidents have increased since the start of infections by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly referred to as the Covid-19 illness. Take care out there as many Covid19 brain damaged people are driving vehicles and are suffering from impaired risk assessment and heightened aggressive responses. This increase in "accidents" was observed prior to the availability of any vaccines.
I'd not heard of that, thanks for bringing to my attention.
I think some people forget how visible they are in a country lane in comparison to the urban environment.
Number one rule: Take responsibility for your own safety on the road. Do not rely on anyone else.
Hi-vis and lights are all well and good. They can certainly help, so use them by all means. But it is far far better to not be where a vehicle is likely to hit you. Don't walk along busy roads without a pavement or a substantial verge. See or hear a vehicle coming? Get off the road! Watch the vehicle pass. Only then continue on your journey. Eyes and ears open and pay attention. What you can hear and see and reacting appropriately is more important than (but doesn't negate) the need to be seen.
I kind of agree with you, which is why I highlighted the need to be vigilant and take action before I went into high-viz, although on many official trails there are sections of road you really have no choice but to walk along. Verges can be dangerous too if they cause you to stumble and fall into the road, you just need to exercise judgment and try and take the lesser of two evils sometimes.
@@dogdadoutdoors Very true. You have to make the judgement. With dangerous verges, I will always say stop and let traffic past before continuing. As we know, there can be exceptions.
However, if you absolutely have to rely on a driver seeing you, then you shouldn't be there. It's clearly too dangerous for walking. Find a different route if that is the case.
Great ideas 👍
Thank you Baz.
When I was school-age (now in late 60s), we were told to walk on the right to face oncoming traffic (as you said). That gives two pairs of eyes observing. I often drive down country lanes and frequently now see people walk on any side, but appear to be mainly the left - are young people no longer told this?
When we grew up, we had the public information films, published by the central office of information. Remember all of the 'Charlie says' type adverts? They killed off the central office of information in 2012, and they no longer make them. This explains a lot I think!
i wish joggers would see this. I see plenty running on the carriageway, right next to a perfectly good footpath, with backs to oncoming vehicles and wearing head phones.
headphones on the road are my pet peeve, its very dangerous.
Omg what is that on your flash on your jacket 🤦 can you not just leave it out
What's that saying? You can please some of the people all of the time, or all of the people some of the time, but you can't please everybody, all of the time.
@@dogdadoutdoors picking a side in an active war tho? bound to annoy somebody. the only way to win is not to play.
@LordDaveKoresh It's a cause I feel strongly about. I am not insulting anybody, I am not against Russia, I am simply showing my support for Ukraine. Respectfully, If somebody can't see past that and enjoy the content, It doesn't feel like a 'me' problem. I'm not famous enough to be cancelled and i'm too principled to change my beliefs for a few extra likes.