What additional features may reflectors include to enhance visibility?

Choosing glow-in-the-dark elements as an enhancement for reflectors is beneficial because these features provide increased visibility in low-light conditions. Glow-in-the-dark materials absorb light during the day and emit it at night, making obstacles or vehicles more noticeable to drivers or pedestrians in dark areas. This characteristic is especially important for safety, as it mitigates the risk of accidents by improving visibility without relying on external light sources.

In contrast, while flashing lights can improve visibility, they do not specifically relate to reflectors, which primarily function to reflect existing light. Self-cleaning surfaces could enhance the performance of reflectors by keeping them clear, but they do not directly increase visibility in the way that glow-in-the-dark elements do. Understanding how different features contribute to safety can help reinforce the importance of such enhancements in vehicle safety design.