Safety Tips for Bicyclists in San Diego, California
Bicycle accidents are common in California, and the best way to survive an accident is to know how to avoid one. Here are a few tips to help you be safe whether you use a bike for your daily commute, for recreation purposes, or to get a little exercise.
3 Ways to Ride Safely
In most cases, the driver of the car is at a fault when a car and a bicycle are in an accident, but here are a few ways to be more visible to motor vehicle drivers and protect yourself.
- Always Ride with Traffic – While pedestrians should always use sidewalks and walk toward traffic if possible, cyclists share the road with cars and need to observe normal traffic laws. This includes riding on the right side of the street. Stay as far to the right as possible and use bike lanes when they are available. Watch out for cars parked alongside the road as a door may swing open unexpectedly.
- Be a Defensive Driver – Be on the lookout for dangers and try to assume that most drivers will not see you. You should never expect a car to give you the right of way, even when they legally should.
- Wear a Bicycle Helmet – Whether required by law or not, a bike helmet is the best way to protect yourself in the case of an accident. Most cyclist injuries and deaths are due to head trauma. Be sure to wear your helmet, even if you are just going to the store down the street.
If You Are in A Bicycle Accident
The personal injury lawyers at Petrov Law Firm take the rights of cyclists seriously. If you have been injured in an accident, we’re here to help. And in the event of a tragedy, we can help surviving family members to pursue due compensation in a wrongful death suit. Call 619-344-0360 to schedule a consultation today.
