From glow-worms to wild boars: how to drive safely
What does safe driving have to do with wild boars or glow-worms? Read the top ten safety rules to find out.
Neon rule:
Stand out when it matters. High-visibility vests belong in every car.
Two-second rule:
Keep your distance. Once the car in front of you has passed a certain point, you should not reach this point for another two seconds.
Wild boar rule:
Notify the police if you have had a collision with wild animals such as deer, fox or wild boar.
Lighthouse rule:
Switch on your hazard warning lights if you hit a traffic jam on the highway. This sends out a warning to cars behind you.
Sleepwalker rule:
Be cautious: pedestrians looking at their smartphone, listening to music or making calls never are.
Glow-worms rule:
Switch on your lights: driving with lights on is compulsory in Switzerland. Even in the day.
Siesta rule:
Treat yourself to a nap: tiredness at the wheel is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. A 15-minute power nap can help in the short time.
Above-both-ears rule:
Keep your head smartly protected: the upper edge of the head restraint should be above your ears, ideally level with the crown.
Sudden-impact rule:
Take it steady: the impact at 50 kph feels like falling from the third story of a building. A speed of 80 kph is equivalent to the ninth floor.
End-of-work rule:
Take particular care between 5.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. and on Fridays. This is when most traffic accidents occur in Switzerland.
