Bright Quiz

Do you know how to be bright? Test yourself here when you have read our ‘Did you Know’ section. Answers below.

1 What kind of material helps you to be seen at night?

2 What helps you to be seen in daylight?

3 Which colour of the following is the most difficult for the human eye to see? Yellow, pink, green or blue.

4 Which fluorescent colour is popular with horseriders in the countryside? Why?

5 Which fluorescent colour is good for lifeboat crews? Why?

6 What do you need for reflective material to work at night?

7 When do fluorescent colours show up best?

8 Why is ‘high vis’ clothing fluorescent and reflective?

9 How much sooner can a driver see you at night if you are wearing or carrying something reflective?

10 Name five types of job where fluorescent, reflective clothing is worn.

Answers

1. Reflective

2. Fluorescent

3. Blue

4. Pink. It contrast with colours in nature.

5. Orange. It shows up well against blue and grey water and white foam.

6. A light source, eg car headlights.

7 In poor daylight, eg rain, mist or when it’s starting to get dark (but not when it’s dark)

8. So it can be seen anytime - day, dusk and night

9. Three seconds - which could save your life

10. Policeman, builder, lorry driver, postal worker, school crossing patrol (lollipop man/lady)