Fit with the Pedelec: Safe driving for seniors in Stadthagen

Fit with the Pedelec: Safe driving for seniors in Stadthagen

23.07.2024 - 15:04

Police Inspection Nienburg / Schaumburg

driving safety for the older generation

In Stadthagen, special training for owners of Pedelecs is offered, which is tailored to the needs of older users. In cooperation with the General Deutsche Bahrrad-Club (ADFC) and the traffic guard, the Stadthagen police organize a program under the title "Fit with the Pedelec". The training takes place on August 12, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to around 1:00 p.m. on the site of the volunteer fire brigade in Enzer Strasse 94a.

a growing need

It should be emphasized that the sales figures for e-bikes are steadily increasing. This development has caused older people to use increasingly motorized bicycles. However, a worrying trend has become visible in recent years: the age group 60+ is often involved in serious traffic accidents, especially due to uncertainties in dealing with the pedelec in road traffic. This is where the planned training starts, which aims to strengthen the participant's feeling of security.

theoretical and practical lessons

The training is divided into two parts: First, a theoretical introduction is carried out, the essential questions clarifies like "Where can I drive?" And "How do I really behave in road traffic?" The traffic signs and their importance are clearly explained, whereby the aspect of visibility in road traffic is particularly illuminated.

In the second, practical part of the course, the participants can deepen their driving skills. This includes secure ascent and descent, switching and turning as well as the correct braking. You will also receive valuable tips for optimal use of the e-bike circuit and the use of electrical support.

costs and registration

Participation in this approximately four -hour course costs 10 euros per person, and for insurance reasons, wearing a bicycle helmet is strongly recommended. There are currently still a few places available for August 12th, another training is planned for September 9, 2024, also from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interested parties can register with the Stadthagen police at 05721/9822-224 or by email to poststelle@pk-stadthagen.Polizei.niedersachsen.de.

contact information

Please ask:

Police Inspection Nienburg-Schaumburg
Police Stadthagen
POK Heidenreich - contact area officer
Vornhäger Straße 153
1655 Stadthagen

Telephone: 05721 / 9822-0
Fax: 05721 / 9822-150
Email: poststelle@pk-stadthagen.polizei.niedersachsen.de

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- Nag