Brussels Mobility launches campaign, quiz to increase traffic awareness

Brussels Mobility has launched a new campaign to promote visibility in traffic. Among other elements, the campaign includes an online quiz in which citizens can test their own awareness of hidden dangers on the streets.

Brussels Mobility wants to remind everyone of the rules surrounding situations such as correct overtaking, parking and crossing the road. For example, pedestrians should use a designated crossing if there is one less than 20 metres from them.

"Sometimes the traffic can surprise you," reads the campaign slogan. On one of the posters, a lady woman a dog suddenly shows up behind a car.

"Cars, trucks, buses, trams, billboards, trees, gardens and so many other elements can prevent visibility on the road and cause a potential danger," the statement from Brussels Mobility reads. A child can suddenly run out into the road after a ball, or a pedestrian can show up out of nowhere as a car passes by. "That's how a lot of serious accidents happen," the statement adds.

"It is, of course, primarily the drivers of cars that can increase the safety of all other road users, but also pedestrians and cyclists can ensure that accidents are avoided,", says Brussels Mobility.

Citizens can answer the 10 questions in the quiz on the Brussels Mobility website, either in French or Dutch.