Bicycles : Preventive Ways to Avoid Accidents

Safety comes first, here are ways to avoid accidents :

1. Be sure the bike’s seat is at the right height and is securely fastened.

2. The bell of warning signal is to be used only to tel others of your approach.

3. It is not advisable to carry a passenger on the back of your bicycle. This overloads your bike; it is not well balanced and it may trip over easily.

4. It is courteous not to drive too fast. Riding at a brisk speed, a rider may knock down or bump into a commuter or bystander.

5. It is safe to keep to the right and to turn at corners slowly.

6. Respect the right of pedestrians, especially if biking on sidewalk is permitted.

7. Always give pedestrians the right-of-way. It is not advisable to hook your bicycle or any vehicle in motion. Obey traffic lights,traffic signs and road markings.

8. Ensure to wear body proper gear and bicycle helmets to protect your head.

9. Provide a good reflector behind the bicycle so it can be seen well at night.

10. Check the bicycle condition periodically.