E-bike training for seniors: Safe through Kempten's streets!

E-bike training for seniors: Safe through Kempten's streets!

After a successful security training for senior citizens in Kempten, the topic of e-bikes and pedelecs in the region is more than ever in focus. On 17. July 2025 there was a special training for pedelec-traveling senior citizens on the traffic training area at Adenauring, which was carried out by two committed traffic instructors from the Kempten police inspection. The aim of the training was to improve the safety of the participants in road traffic. The feedback from the participants was consistently positive, many expressed the desire to avoid accidents in the future. These training are particularly important in the course of the increasing number of accidents in older cyclists.

How the police Bavaria Polizei.bayern.de/aktuelles/pressemayeilungen/088524/index.html" Class = "source_1"> reported in this training. The participants received a theoretical instruction on general and special traffic regulations, discussed typical dangerous situations and practiced avoiding their practical units on a course. Tips for the correct driving style and the right behavior in critical situations were also particularly important.

Safe on the go: Training for seniors

In view of the alarming statistics around e-bike accidents, such training is essential. According to zdf , the accidents nationwide have finally increased, since e-bike accidents are included in the statistics. In 2023, over a third of the e-bike accident victims were already 65 years and older. Many of these accidents are often due to self -overestimation, lack of driving knowledge and the decreasing physical fitness.

In Kempten, corresponding training sessions have already been received positively, which is why the police are planning to offer further appointments. The next safety training is for the 25. September 2025 . Interested parties can register by phone via the senior representative of the city of Kempten at 0831/2525-5540 or by email at ah@kempten.de.

The concern to increase the safety of older road users is not only an issue in Kempten. E-bike security training has also been offered in Ansbach since 2019. This shows BR that the collaboration between senior citizens' advisory boards and the police is becoming increasingly important. In a current training, 18 senior citizens took part, who were able to practice slalom driving and braking exercises, among other things. The shoulder view is particularly often neglected, which leads to considerable accident risks.

Another often overlooked aspect: trust in your own driving style can be low after an accident. Numerous training sessions offer the opportunity to regain this trust and increase your own security on two wheels. For many, participation in these courses could make up the difference between a carefree and a stressful mobility feeling.

Overall, if you want to be sure with the pedelec or e-bike, you should take the chance for such training. Because the feeling of security is the best foundation for carefree driving fun in road traffic.