Cycling is a fascinating sport that brings us closer to the beauty of nature and benefits the health and psychological well-being. However, it is necessary to think of it, that cycling can be very dangerous. The cyclist is not protected by anything other than a helmet and a possible fall or traffic accident, for it can have serious consequences.
To avoid unnecessary risks, inspire the next part of the series Instructions for cycling. This time we will discuss basic advice department of the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety connect them with the laws of the road. BESIP for easier understanding formulates the principles of safety in cycling Ten Commandments.
- Status of the wheel and the gear
Wheel must be properly aligned with two fully functional, mutually independent brakes. Must have reflectors – white in front, red at the rear. The wires must be the two wheels orange retro reflectors, as well as on the pedals. Safety is essential bicycle helmet. Compulsory it must be persons under 18 years, but from my own experience I know that helmet saves lives all age groups.
- It is important to be seen
Always wear colorful cycling clothing, preferably with reflective vest. Although the vest does not look aesthetically pleasing, but it overlooked driver of the car, so do not be shy to use it. Especially in low visibility light advantage. Front headlamp must be white, red back, always with the power source.
- The alcohol does not belong to the wheel
After use of alcohol as well as other narcotic substances, decreasing reaction time, decision-making ability and impairing stability.
- No matter how many kilometers you move, but as you move
Begin slowly by bicycle. Dial the route that you can in case of fatigue slightly shortened. Avoid busy roads and remember that the sidewalk is only for pedestrians, as well as a transition.
- Is nothing worse than to think that the bike you gentlemen roads. Remember that even if you see the car, the driver may not see you. In addition, cornering on the roads may lurk spilled gravel spilled fuel, oil or motorist in the opposite direction.
- Use all the senses
If you change the direction of travel, be it early and clear sign of arms. Always hold the handlebars and watch the traffic that you drive. Unexpected pothole or channel that passes can cause a defect or crash. Use hearing, bike listen to loud music, not to phone and certainly do not write reports. Everything distracts and reduces handling bikes in crisis situations.
- If the road to the right
When driving, keep on the right shoulder. If you go in a group, keep such distances that the car could safely overtake and integrate into the gap. Larger groups are a good split and leave more space between the groups. Beware of parked vehicles that travel around the left – it may be that just the driver opens the door.
- Dead angles
Drivers of large vehicles have mirrors much larger blind spot, so often do not see the cyclist. In any case vehicle that left blinker signals the driving out of a parking space or branching.
- Lock the ninth round of their
Greater the stronger the lock, the harder it overcomes. Behind the castle is a good idea to pay extra, more expensive ones tending to have a safety case and it is not easy to break. Never lock the bike just behind the front wheel. In most cases, it is easy for thieves to allow the front wheel and take the rest of the bicycle.
- Injuries always reports
Failure to provide first aid in many cases criminalized. Collision where the injury occurred, do not ignore. Ask the road police in safety vest or Call the ambulance service by calling 155 or police on the line 158th.