Traveling on roads while on a bicycle can sometimes put you in danger around bigger or faster vehicles.
Knowing various proactive ways to avoid injuries can help you stay safe when sudden problems occur.
Pay attention to helmets
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of accidents involving people on bicycles happen in large cities or urban areas. In this fast-paced environment or any other place, it is important to always wear a bike helmet.
This can help prevent serious head injuries or trauma in any situation, such as a car backing up into you or sideswiping you. Making sure the helmet fits your head shape properly can make a big difference as well.
Put on bright protective clothing
During your journey, the sun may go down and make it hard for moving vehicles to see you. Wearing fluorescent clothing such as a bright jacket or shirt can help you stand out when fast cars pass by you. Having those pieces of clothing on and putting lights on the front and back of your bike will alert speeding drivers to your slower bicycle, especially around turns.
Keep your eyes and ears on alert
Listening to music through earbuds or headphones can take your attention off noises around you that can clue you into dangerous situations. Signaling properly and going along with traffic instead of against it can others anticipate what you are doing.
Being direct in your actions and making sure drivers see you are just a few ways that you can be proactive while bicycling.
