05 NEWSLETTER. August 2014

BICYCLE SAFETY: HAND SIGNALS

Cycling Safety As the weather warms, more bicycles dot the roadways, and drivers and cyclists should be alert.

Follow these tips to ensure safety for all: FOR DRIVERS  Avoid distractions, including cell phones.  Yield to cyclists when turning.  During inclement weather, give cyclists extra room when passing them. Check mirrors and blind spots frequently for cyclists. Don’t ever honk your horn at a biker. Before you open your car door, always check for a cyclist.   

Ah, the pleasure of spring cycling. You feel the breeze on your face as you pedal through your neighborhood—then swerve suddenly when the driver of a parked car opens the door. This isn’t an uncommon occurrence in the United States for cyclists. Each year, vehicles and bikes collide more than 500,000 times. But those numbers could decrease, if drivers and cyclists follow common rules of the road and remain alert. Summer, it’s a good time to review safe practices. If drivers and cyclists follow the law, stay alert and remember to share the road, perhaps more people can enjoy spring’s breezes—and stay safe.

FOR CYCLISTS 

Always wear a helmet.

Follow the same traffic rules as motorists. Avoid cycling on sidewalks. Wear bright colors during the day and reflectors at night.

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Ensure headlights and taillights are working.

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Use hand signals during all turns.

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