Finnish roads

 

 Finnish roads

Despite Finland's harsh winters and snowy roads, the country has very few accidents. Several reasons explain this. 

First, Finland spends a lot on roads, ensuring they're well-maintained by clearing snow and seeding the ground with specific gravel to deal with snow and ice. Also, Finnish drivers receive tough training, especially on driving safely in winter. They learn things like keeping a safe distance, driving at the right speed, and handling icy roads.

                                                                 Gravel on the ground

Moreover, Finland strictly enforces traffic laws and gives big fines for breaking them, which makes drivers follow the rules. They also use advanced technology like road sensors and weather forecasts to give drivers real-time info, helping them drive better. Additionally, Finland's culture values personal responsibility and cares about safety, so people are careful on the roads.

                                                                        Finnish road

 In short, Finland's active approach to road safety, along with good roads and driver education, means accidents are rare even in tough winter conditions.

 Also in order to make the roads safer, Finland's traffic lights are different. In Finland, the lights often have countdown timers showing how many seconds until they change. This helps drivers and pedestrians know when to move.

Also, Finland's traffic lights give pedestrians more time to cross and have specific times just for them. This shows Finland cares about pedestrian safety and wants everyone to use the roads safely. When the pedestrian light is about to turn red, it blinks to let people know.

Finland's traffic lights also use sensors to know when cars are coming. This helps them change the lights at the right time, making traffic move better and reducing jams. Additionally, unlike some other countries, Finnish traffic lights don't go directly from red to green but have an orange light in between.

                                                        Orange light before turning green

Overall, Finland's traffic lights are special because they are clear, safe, and efficient. They make Finland's roads better and show how advanced their transportation is.

 

                                                                    By Ivan Baudry