Safe on the pedelec: Free training for young people on May 6th, 2024

Am Montag, den 6. Mai 2024, haben Interessierte die Möglichkeit, an einem kostenlosen Pedelec-Training teilzunehmen, das von der Jugendverkehrsschule Charlottenburg in Zusammenarbeit mit der Berliner Polizei (Abschnitte 22 und 25) angeboten wird. Das Training wird von 16 bis 18 Uhr auf dem Gelände der Jugendverkehrsschule in der Loschmidtstraße 6-10 stattfinden. Dabei werden verschiedene Aspekte rund um die Sicherheit im Straßenverkehr mit Pedelecs behandelt, wie beispielsweise Geschwindigkeit, Abstand, „Toter Winkel“, Reaktionszeiten, Sichtbarkeit, Schutzkleidung sowie Diebstahlschutz. Interessierte haben zudem die Möglichkeit, Pedelecs und Helme vor Ort zu nutzen, es wird jedoch auch empfohlen, die eigenen Helme mitzubringen, falls vorhanden. Um an dem …
On Monday, May 6th, 2024, interested parties have the opportunity to take part in a free pedelec training that is offered by the Charlottenburg Youth Transport School in cooperation with the Berlin police (Sections 22 and 25). The training will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on the site of the youth traffic school in Loschmidtstraße 6-10. Various aspects of the safety in road traffic are treated with pedelecs, such as speed, distance, "dead corner", reaction times, visibility, protective clothing and theft protection. Interested parties also have the option of using pedelecs and helmets on site, but it is also recommended to bring your own helmets with you. To do the ... (Symbolbild/MB)

Safe on the pedelec: Free training for young people on May 6th, 2024

On Monday, May 6, 2024, interested parties have the opportunity to take part in a free pedelec training that is offered by the youth traffic school Charlottenburg in cooperation with the Berlin police (sections 22 and 25). The training will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on the site of the youth traffic school in Loschmidtstraße 6-10. Various aspects of the safety in road traffic are treated with pedelecs, such as speed, distance, "dead corner", reaction times, visibility, protective clothing and theft protection.

Interested parties also have the option of using pedelecs and helmets on site, but it is also recommended to bring your own helmets with you, if available. In order to take part in the training, please register on 0151 27 27 53 20.

The event offers a good opportunity for pedelec drivers to find out more about important security aspects in road traffic and to improve their driving experience. Especially in a busy city like Berlin, it is important to know the rules and regulations in road traffic and to be safe with the Pedelec.

The following table contains some relevant information on the subject of pedelec use:

| Aspect | Note |
| ————————————————————————- |
| Speed ​​| Maximum speed of pedelecs is 25 km /h |
| Distance | Compliance with the minimum distance from other road users |
| "Dead angle" | Be particularly careful when turning and overtaking |
| Reaction times | Drive attentive and forward -looking |
| Visibility | Use bright clothing and lighting |
| Protective clothing | Wear the helmet and use protective equipment if necessary |
| Theft protection | Put the pedelec safely and lock |
| Legal regulations | Note traffic rules and signs |

Overall, pedelec training offers a good way to deal intensively with the topic of security in road traffic and to check and improve your own driving behavior.



Source: www.berlin.de