Badgers on Bikes - Road Safety
The SETT community thought that with the soaring cost of petrol we'd seek a cheaper and healthier form of transport - cycling!
Now as I'm sure road users are very aware the road is a dangerous place for wee badgers and it would seem more so when on two wheels.
Here's a smart guide to road awareness when cycling from injury compensation solicitors Access Legal which is taken from their safer cycling guide as well as additional information about how to make a claim for a cycle accident.
- Be aware of where you should be on the road and stick to your position
- Always use the cycle lanes or bus lanes when they are available.
- You may want to ride further away from the kerb than your gut tells you to ensure that you are visible and thus easier to avoid
- In areas with many parked or semi parked cars you should ride at least a full door’s length to avoid doors being opened out into your path
- Adjust your speed on bends accordingly to avoid swinging out too far when exiting any bend as the same can often be blind to the cyclist
- When stopping at junctions, move to the front of any stationary traffic, this will allow other vehicles to be aware of you. Particularly larger vehicles like trucks, and buses as the drivers have limited vision
- When riding in dense traffic, attempt to ride at the same pace as the traffic. Be aware of other vehicles wanting to enter the road that you are established on however.
- Cycling insurance is much much cheaper then motor vehicle insurance, so you may want to consider it. Although its not a legal requirement, the insurance will cover you in the off chance that you are part of a collision with another vehicle, a pedestrian, or if your bike is stolen
