Safety for seniors: Police to hold information session on Tuesday

Accidents become more frequent as it gets dark. Accidents are also more likely to occur when turning. Here's where the police will be providing information to seniors on road safety on Tuesday.

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According to the police, they offer various events throughout the city, primarily to promote road safety.

Dieter Elsner (left) talks with police officer Dag Buchmann. (File photo)

Testing reaction time and eyesight, or providing information about the risks of accidents when turning: The Berlin Police Department is hosting its third Senior Safety Day on Tuesday (October 13).

Test your reaction time and vision: Seniors can do so between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the weekly market in Spandau. According to the police, the event at Breite Straße 37 focuses in particular on how to navigate the streets safely during the dark winter months. The Central Office for Prevention at the State Criminal Police Office will also be offering tips on burglary prevention.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., seniors can visit the Marzahn Biesdorf-Center (Weißenhöher Straße 108) to learn how to stay visible in traffic and cross the street safely. Starting at 2 p.m. in Friedrichshain, a truck will be used to demonstrate the risks of accidents when turning. According to the police, they will provide tips on how to avoid accidents and navigate traffic safely.