A Safety Question

[photography27]

i think being seen is up there with the top of the list, and also NEVER ASSUME YOU KNOW WHAT THE DRIVER IS GOING TO DO!!!!!

 

[darth vadar]

the question I'm about to ask may seem pointless

You are right.

It was pointless.

 

[decca234uk]

LOL, yes well, I said it was pointless in isolation. Some great advice though, I especially like the moving to Holland idea. Munster's a great cycling city too. Staying off the road will keep you safe but then again you'd miss all the fun. Thanks for the answers.

Cheers

Paul

 

[automatic_jon]

NEVER NEVER show any sign of fear. If you do, they'll attack you.

+1

 

[jimboalee]

If you have any doubts whatsoever and your thoughts are a motorist has not seen you, the best policy is to get out of his way.

 

[swee'pea99]

Oh, and one other - whatever the provocation, never forget that he weighs one and a half tons and is made of metal, you don't and aren't.

 

[pshore]

regard EVERY other road user AND pedestrians as a complete idiot

I second that! Something I drummed into each of my sons when they started driving too.

I'd up the ante on that and say every motor vehicle can kill you. I find myself, when cycling, thinking this: "If I make a mistake, I die. If a driver makes a mistake, I die."

Paranoia yes, but it keeps me alive.

what in your opinion is the single most important thing you can do to ensure your safety on the road?

I think a good proportion of the non cycling population will answer that question with "Get a bigger vehicle".