High-visibility or reflective clothing may be invisible to automated crash prevention systems, according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

A new study from the IIHS indicates that reflective clothing might actually harm pedestrians. Specifically, it appears to make them invisible to some automated crash prevention systems.

Layering is crucial with reflective outerwear. Start with a basic outfit, let the reflective piece shine (literally!). During ...

The study used an adult-sized dummy in varying levels of light wearing white or black clothing and, at times, with various reflective items. The study noted that retroreflective strips were ...

High visibility clothing with reflective strips, which can help drivers see pedestrians at night, may also reduce the effectiveness of automated crash prevention systems, according to an Insurance ...