Because many traffic accidents involving older pedestrians happen at night, family members should advise them to wear bright, easy-to-see clothing and to attach reflective material to items such as shoes and canes.

高齢者の歩行中の交通事故は夜間に多いため、家族などは明るい目立つ色の服を着たり、靴やつえなどに反射材を付けたりするよう助言するとよい。

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The rulebook notes that most traffic accidents involving older pedestrians occur at night, and asks family members to advise them to wear bright, noticeable clothing and to attach reflective material to shoes, clothes, bags and canes so drivers can see them.

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高齢者の歩行中の交通事故の多くは、夜間に起こつています。家族などは、高齢者に対して、夜間歩くときは、運転者から見やすいように、明るい目立つ色の衣服を着用したり、靴、衣服、カバン、つえなどに反射材を付けたりするように助言しましよう。

Source: Rules of the Road — 交通の方法に関する教則第2章歩行者の心得第10節高齢者の安全 · National Public Safety Commission Notification No.3

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Because many traffic accidents involving older pedestrians happen at night, family members should advise them to wear bright, easy-to-see clothing and to attach reflective material to items such as shoes and canes.

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