Our bike shop Downey is running a series of blog posts exposing the top ten situations that cause bike wrecks, drawing from Bicyclesafe.com.
We begin with the number one most common bike wreck: The Right CrossIt goes like this: a vehicle is pulling out of a side street, parking lot, or driveway on the right. Notice this collision can happen two ways: 1.) you are in front of the car and the car hits you, or 2.) the car pulls out in front of you and you slam into it.
How to avoid this wreck:
1. Get a headlight. A good headlight is essential at night, but can increase your visibility in the day as well.
2. Get the driver's attention. Catch their eye, ring your bell, wave, whatever it takes.
3. Slow down. Stop if necessary.
4. Ride further to the left. Many riders feel safer riding towards the right shoulder of the road, but moving further to the left can actually prevent many of the most common bike wrecks. The "B" line in the diagram above is the safest place to ride.
We begin with the number one most common bike wreck: The Right CrossIt goes like this: a vehicle is pulling out of a side street, parking lot, or driveway on the right. Notice this collision can happen two ways: 1.) you are in front of the car and the car hits you, or 2.) the car pulls out in front of you and you slam into it.
How to avoid this wreck:
1. Get a headlight. A good headlight is essential at night, but can increase your visibility in the day as well.
2. Get the driver's attention. Catch their eye, ring your bell, wave, whatever it takes.
3. Slow down. Stop if necessary.
4. Ride further to the left. Many riders feel safer riding towards the right shoulder of the road, but moving further to the left can actually prevent many of the most common bike wrecks. The "B" line in the diagram above is the safest place to ride.
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