Thursday, April 11, 2013

Sharing The Road With Cyclists



Did you know that about 30% of the American population owns a bicycle? That means there are a lot of potential cyclists that drivers need to watch for, especially with warmer weather approaching. In order to do this, it’s important that both drivers and cyclists understand the rules of sharing the road.

A few tricks to keep in mind:

●You look for pedestrians when you’re making a turn, right? Why not take a couple of seconds longer to look for a cyclist? The rider has the right of way if he’s going straight and you’re turning right.
●A little patience could save your life. Wait to pass that cyclist until you have a clear view ahead and are sure there’s no oncoming traffic.
●Riders are supposed to stay to the right. Drivers are supposed to stay well clear of them. By law in Maryland and several other states, drivers must stay three feet from a cyclist. Don’t expect to see cops out there with a yardstick, but if you cause a crash, you could be charged with a three-foot violation.

Read more about what drivers should know about sharing the road in this great Washington Post article: http://bit.ly/10yX1LZ

2 comments:

David said...

Motorcycles are economical and efficient modes of transportation, so it is not surprising that it is becoming more popular. This also means that more people are being vulnerable to motorcycle accidents.
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David said...

If you have been hit by a car while you were walking this is called a pedestrian accident. Pedestrians have the right of way much of the time when they are walking, and cars are required to stop for them to cross roads or to give them room when walking. However, many times cars fail to do that, and pedestrians are injured or even killed. Click here to know more about pedestrians accident.

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