With spring well underway and summer fast approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has some words of caution when it comes to bike riding. In 2009, Pennsylvania bike accident fatalities rose significantly from 2008 numbers.
Thus, the PennDOT , through an article on gantdaily.com is urging bicycle riders to:
- Be visible to motorists;
- Be predictable in their actions;
- Obey the rules of the road that motorists must obey;
- Consider getting training on how to ride a bike safely on public streets;
- Put away their cell phones while bike riding;
- Refrain from using headphones;
- Wear helmets and protective gear;
- Ride a bicycle that is a good fit;
- Make sure tires are properly inflated; and to
- Make sure their bikes have working horns or bells;
If you ride your bike on public streets then it is important to follow the advice provided above in order to prevent a serious or fatal accident.
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