| Many health conscious individuals, especially | | | | safely travel. But if you live in a state |
| those young at hearts, consider themselves as | | | | that does not have yet and still allows |
| bicycle fanatics. Their growing number is | | | | bikers to travel along with other vehicles, |
| very much visible on our streets and | | | | be sure to maintain a safe distance from |
| thoroughfares. They say that this is such a | | | | motor vehicles - preferably at the exterior |
| positive way to keep them fit and reduce the | | | | side of the road along with the traffic flow. |
| cause of pollution as well. However, some of | | | | |
| them are not quite aware about the extreme | | | | - Avoid riding a bike at night and during bad |
| dangers in sharing their paths with those | | | | weathers. Since a bicycle is not fully |
| huge trucks and other speedy vehicles. | | | | equipped with lighting devices used in making |
| | | | signals and keeping their tracks visible, it |
| A bicycle is indeed on a mismatch and we can | | | | is extremely risky traveling at night and |
| definitely predict what will happen if they | | | | during rainy days because other vehicles may |
| were hit by these vehicles - serious injuries | | | | not notice you. |
| or even fatality. Thus, it is a wise act to | | | | |
| know some precautionary measures to prevent | | | | - Abide by the traffic rules and warnings. |
| these bicycle crashes. | | | | Always remember that as a road user, you are |
| | | | also expected to follow the traffic |
| - Always consider wearing safety gears such | | | | regulations. Usually, bicycle crashes happen |
| as a helmet, kneepad and elbow pad. Although | | | | on intersections wherein motorists fail to |
| wearing these things may be uncomfortable, | | | | follow the warning lights. |
| you should keep in mind its benefits during | | | | |
| accidents. These gadgets are intended to | | | | - Stay conscious and concentrated on your |
| prevent serious injuries when worst event | | | | driving. Be aware of the road obstructions |
| happen, so better utilize them. | | | | in your path and always slow down when making |
| | | | turns. Never get engage to active |
| - Check your bicycle before travel. It is | | | | conversations with other drivers and do use |
| always advisable to inspect your bike for | | | | cell phones when you are moving. |
| some damaged parts especially on its wheels, | | | | |
| break apparatus and chain. This will even | | | | On the other hand, it is always necessary to |
| lessen the possibility of breakage during | | | | consult a bicycle crash lawyer if ever you |
| your travel. | | | | were involved in an accident. This is to |
| | | | understand properly your rights and what |
| - Always position yourself where the other | | | | legal processes you may pursue in order to |
| motorist can clearly see you. Some states | | | | obtain justice and suitable damages from the |
| provide bicycle lanes wherein the bikers may | | | | responsible party. |