Keep warm and keep warm? Be careful! This "cycling magic tool" has many hidden dangers, and many people are using it →

As the weather gets colder, many citizens who ride electric bicycles have brought "windproof blankets" to keep warm. However, it is important to note that this "cold-proof artifact" can easily " block the cold and create hidden dangers ."

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On e-commerce platforms, there are many styles of windshield quilts, including knee-pad windshield quilts, handle-type windshield quilts , and full-body windshield quilts .

However, although the windshield can resist the cold wind, it also has some safety hazards. CCTV reporters tried a lightweight windshield, but found that after installing it, there was a blind spot in the field of vision, and the ground conditions in the front area could not be seen clearly. The turning, accelerator and brake feel were not as flexible as before.

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Recently, many traffic accidents have occurred in many places due to windshields blocking vision. On December 6, an electric bicycle collided with a car in Taixing, Jiangsu. The traffic police found that the electric bicycle was equipped with a windshield, which restricted the owner's operation and made it impossible for him to support himself with both hands, causing serious injuries.

After installing the windshield, driving resistance will increase, vehicle body stability will decrease, and riding difficulty will increase.

Some larger windshields can easily get caught or caught in the wheels during driving.

In addition, the windshield, windshield, awning, etc. are all made of flammable materials. Once they encounter sparks, they can easily be ignited, thus burning the entire electric bicycle !

Windshields and handlebar gloves are usually filled with polyester fibers and lined with flannel, both of which are flammable .

When charging, car owners generally do not remove the windshield on purpose. If the charger or charging cable is covered by the windshield, it will affect the heat dissipation effect and may cause a fire. Polyester fiber is also prone to static electricity, which also increases the probability of fire.

What other safety hazards are there when cycling in winter?

1. “Wearing clothes backwards”

In order to keep warm, some bike owners wear their clothes backwards while riding, with their arms directly into their sleeves.

Under normal circumstances, if a person falls, they will instinctively stretch their hands forward or to the sides to support the ground to protect the head or other important parts of the body. Riding a bike with clothes "inverted" will seriously affect the flexibility of the arms, especially the elbows . In the event of an emergency, since the hands are bound, it is difficult for the rider to effectively control the handlebars or protect the body, which can easily cause serious injuries.

2. Helmet + hat, scarf fully armed

Some "riders" wear a hat on their heads, with a scarf or mask on the outside, leaving only their eyes exposed. Most of the vision on both sides of the eyes is blocked, which is very dangerous. It is recommended to choose a safety helmet to ensure a wide field of vision.

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3. Be careful of the deadly "long scarf"!

The best length for wearing a scarf is above the waist. Parents should pay special attention to whether their children have stuffed their scarves into their clothes when playing on slides, riding escalators, or riding on the back seat of bicycles or mopeds. In the event of a suffocation accident caused by a tangled scarf, the scarf should be cut first to release the restraint and call 120 emergency number in time.

4. Cycling with headphones on

Cyclists and pedestrians should try not to wear headphones when traveling on the road. This is because the sound from the headphones will not only distract their attention and affect their ability to receive warning sounds such as car horns around them, but also the thin headphone wires will be very harmful when tightened. Once they are entangled in the body in an accident, the consequences will be disastrous.

Kind tips:

When riding in cold weather, keeping warm is important, but traffic safety is equally important . Although the law does not explicitly prohibit the use of windshields on electric bicycles, the fire department recommends that everyone try to choose a safety helmet with a warm effect. For the upper body, you can choose a cotton coat or down coat made of warm fabrics, use knee pads, gloves and other flexible warm equipment, and never wear clothes inside out .

Comprehensive sources: CCTV News, Ministry of Emergency Management Education Center, etc.