The reflective, “high-visibility” safety vests worn by road workers and first responders, not to mention joggers and dog walkers, may do absolutely nothing to protect their wearers from ...
A new study from the IIHS indicates that reflective clothing might actually harm pedestrians. Specifically, it appears to make them invisible to some automated crash prevention systems.
High visibility clothing with reflective strips, which can help drivers see pedestrians at night, may also reduce the effectiveness of automated crash prevention systems, according to an Insurance ...