PGPD Releases Bike Safety Tips
Now that the weather is getting nice make sure we follow these tips while riding a bicycle.Riding a bike is beneficial because it is exercise for your body, and it conserves fuel; however, it must be done in a safe manner. Knowing proper protocol while riding on the street with motor vehicles is a must!
Thanks to Prince George’s Police for releasing these tips.
- Make sure the reflectors are secure, brakes work properly, gears shift smoothly and tires are tightly secured and properly inflated.
- Make sure your bike is equipped with reflectors and a light if you ride in low-light conditions.
- Wear clothes and accessories that have retro reflective materials to improve biker visibility to motorists.
- Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, not against.
- Stay as far to the right as possible. - Always use hand signals before turning or stopping. - Respect traffic signals, stopping at all stop signs and stop lights.
- Stop and look left, right and left again before entering a street or crossing an intersection.
- Look back and yield to traffic coming from behind before turning left. - Ride in a straight line… no weaving. - Make eye contact with other drivers before turning.
- Watch carefully for cars.
- Allow enough room to your left for cars to pass.
- ALWAYS need to wear a helmet and eye protection that meets safety standards.
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