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Bikes and Cars Traveling Together Safely...It Could Happen
Every year during summer, more and more bicyclists hit the roads of America—young and old, male and female, and with varying levels of safety knowledge. Nationally, the most accidents involving cars and bicyclists happen during the summer months, so it's absolutely necessary to be more vigilant and careful during the months of June, July and August. Whenever a car and a bike enter into any type of collision, the car usually wins. With today’s faster and more powerful cars, a bicyclist is even more at risk, and because we strongly believe that we must do our part to help prevent these types of crashes, here are some useful suggestions from James Wood Motors, Inc. in Decatur, TX about how bicycles and cars can live together in harmony during the summer.
Here are some rules of the road and preventative measures that you can adapt to in order share the road and make it safer for both drivers and bicyclists.
Hey—It’s the Right of Way
While bicycle right-of-way laws vary state-to-state, some of the universal regulations are:
So while you might not fully appreciate the fact that a rider is going 15 mph and taking up the entire lane, they have every right to do so. Just relax and take a nice breath, or better yet—turn on some music and use it to unwind.
The Rules of Passing
Beware Swinging Doors
ABW: Always Be Aware
Most accidents involving bicyclists are preventable if you’re paying attention. So, keep your head on a swivel and anticipate the unexpected. Don’t disregard bicyclists, because they also deserve a right to be traveling on our roads for work or just for fun. Drive safely and be aware, brought to you by James Wood Motors, Inc., one of the nation’s finest collision repairers and a true advocate of every aspect of driving safety.
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