Last week I was catching a taxi from somewhere just out of the city, you have to drive down a pretty long and dark road to get there.
There was also another taxi ahead of us, and unfortunately I guess the driver of that taxi didn't see that there was someone walking their dog on the side of the road, because their dog got hit. All I know is that it was hurt and probably died. The police turned up and we left.
That person was not wearing a reflective vest. I'm sharing this because I think sometimes we're lazy or forgetful and don't put one on, or maybe you're a tourist and don't realise how dark it gets in Finland, how most roads out of the city are not illuminated, and how there is often no footpaths beside roads, so you're often having to share the road with cars driving at higher speeds.
So, if you're visiting take it seriously and just go and buy a reflective vest for a few euros, it could save your life. They have them for animals, and they're suitable for both walking, hiking and cycling.
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For some reason I struggle with noticing reflective vests. I feel like they are too static objects. When someone has a flashlight or an old school hanging reflector, it’s a whole different story.
Also no one should be using the flashing mode on their bicycles rear light. It’s harder to keep track of a flashing light.