Bicycle Safety Rules
Bicycling is a fun sport, hobby or form of transportation, but it is very important to be safe on a bike. Safety deals with navigating traffic, bike maintenance and the right equipment.
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Bicycle Maintenance
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The rule of thumb for making sure your bike is safe to ride is known as the ABC Quick Check: Air, Brakes, Chain.
Safe Equipment
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Purchase a helmet that has a snug fit and be sure to wear it properly across the middle of your forehead.
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Navigating Traffic
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Always use hand signals and obey traffic rules to communicate to drivers, pedestrians and other cyclists what you are doing.
Most Common Bicycle Accident
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The most common kind of accidents is "getting doored," which you can avoid by leaving extra clearance and looking for people leaving cars.
Cycling at Night
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A flashing front light is the most important night-cycling equipment. You also should have a blinking light on the back of your seat so drivers approaching from behind can see you.
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References
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