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