Bicycle Safety Tips for Bikers and Drivers

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Bicycle Safety Tips for Bikers and Drivers
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Bicycle Safety Tips for Bikers and Drivers
Bicycles are small enough to keep in an
apartment, can easily manoeuvre the most
congested roads of the city, and dont cost an
arm and a leg to fuel. Phoenix bicycle accident
Attorney would like to provide you with some
bicycle safety tips so bikers and drivers can
coexist without the worry of getting involved in
an accident.
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Always Ride with Traffic
When you ride with traffic you make it easier for
drivers to see you. It also makes it easier for
you when turning in either direction. When you
travel against traffic you will need to cross
traffic illegally to make a turn. Bicyclists are
required to follow all the rules of the road,
including stopping at stop signs, yielding to
pedestrians, and stopping at red lights.
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Leave Space for Bicycles
If you pull up to an intersection and a bicycle
is already stopped at the white line you should
leave plenty of space between the bicycle and
your car. Do not stop too close to the bike in
the event a car strikes you from behind and sends
you into the bicycle in front of you. Another way
to leave space is to not ride the shoulder or
hover over a bike lane. This will only cause
problems when a bicycle is present.
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Always Wear Reflective Gear
Your bicycle will come equipped with front and
rear reflectors. You can choose to install
flashing ones on your bike if you ride often at
night. You should also wear reflective gear when
riding your bike. This includes a reflective
vest, reflective striping on your helmet,
reflective shoes and bright colored shirts or
shorts.
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Yield to Bicycles When Turning
The bicycle will likely be in your lane of travel
so be sure to slow down before making a right
turn, especially if the bike is going to continue
straight on the road. Let the bike continue
straight before you make the right turn. The same
can be said if both you and the car are going to
make a left turn off the current road and onto a
new one.
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Use Hand Signals
All bicycle riders, especially those in the city,
should know and use hand signals often. Study
these signals so that you do not give the signal
that you are turning right and then cut across
the lane and turn left. This could lead to a very
tragic accident.
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Bicycle Accident Attorney
Were you injured in a bicycle accident in
Phoenix? Call The office of Lorona
Mead at 602-554-0006 to schedule a consultation
with one of personal injury attorneys.
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CONTACT US
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amead.com/contact-us/ 3838 N Central Ave 100
Phoenix, AZ 85012