Bike Riding: Safety Tips On The Road

Apparently, there are several risks on the road whether you are driving a car

, truck, bus, or riding a bicycle. But since you are maneuvering the slowest and the smallest vehicle on the road, you are the most exposed and defenseless. So, it is sensible to bear in mind bicycle safety tips every time you are on the road.

Below are some bicycle safety tips that would help you avoid accidents while on the road.

Avoid drainage grates, broken glass, potholes, gravel, and puddles you are unable to see through.

Keep your attention and eyes on the road at all times.

When you are riding long parked cars, make sure you stay at a

sufficient distance to prevent crash when a door unexpectedly opens.

Follow traffic lights and traffic signs. Here is a good tip: stop at a yellow line. Why? If you are try to rush through that light, you may not have enough time to ride across the intersection before traffic light changes color.

As you come near an intersection, you must look over your left shoulder for ongoing vehicles or pedestrians. If you are sure the road is clear, signal that you intend to make a turn and ride on the left side of the road lane. Yield for any approaching traffic. If you are on a bicycle lane and you want to change lanes, look and signal before you do so.

When you are near an intersection, make sure you keep right. Make a stop and walk your bike on a crosswalk or make a 90-degree left turn then proceed. Before you cross, wait for the go signal or the walk signal. Yield to pedestrians on the crosswalk.

You must learn how to do hand signals and use them appropriately. To turn left, stretch your left hand sidewards. To turn right, stretch your left hand and bend your elbow pointing at the sky. To signal stop, stretch your left hand and bend your elbow pointing downward.

Also, make eye-to-eye contact with other drivers or riders together with hand signals. Do so as much as possible. This is to make sure your intentions and moves are communicated well.

If you are unable to make hand signals or eye-to-eye contact, make use of the warning device installed on your bicycle such as a bell or a horn.

Because you are on the slowest and smallest transportation on the road, you should make yourself visible all the time, particularly at night. Put a light on your bike with 15 watts or more. The standard for a light in front of a bike is a white light noticeable from a 300-feet distance. The standard for a rear light is a red reflector noticeable from a 500-feet distance. Your pedals must have white or yellow reflectors noticeable even on a 200-feet distance. Also, you can use reflectors, or reflector jacket.

by:Joan Denizot

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