Bike Safety Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/category/commuting-by-bicycle/bike-safety/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Wed, 26 Mar 2025 22:22:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 Top 10 Tips to Not Get Hit by a Car on Your Bike https://averagejoecyclist.com/not-get-hit-by-cars/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/not-get-hit-by-cars/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:08:31 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39168 To avoid falls, stay AWAY from the gutters. Bike safetyHere is a must-read post about bike safety, with 10 excellent tips on how NOT to get hit with a car by a motorist. This post will provide you with practical tips to help you to stay safe on your bike.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/not-get-hit-by-cars/feed/ 2 39168 Do I Need to Replace My Helmet After a Bicycle Crash? https://averagejoecyclist.com/replace-helmet-after-crash/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:21:34 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=43946 It is useful to understand the design and structure of a bike helmet as well as its role in protecting one’s headLearn the importance of a helmet, when to replace it, and get insights into proper care. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, stay informed for a safer biking experience.

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]]> 43946 Best Headphones for Safe Cycling https://averagejoecyclist.com/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:08:40 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38418 In this post and comparative chart we compare some of the best headphones for safe cycling. Not all headphones are the same – some are much more immersive and potentially dangerous; others enable you to be much more aware of your surroundings. The safest leave your ears completely open. These are the kind of headphones we feature in this post. And you might even want to consider a smart helmet with integrated stereo speakers! Use this post to quickly figure out which headphones would be the best and safest for your needs and budget.

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]]> 38418 Rising Cyclist Fatality Rates Raise Concerns in the Seattle Area https://averagejoecyclist.com/rising-cyclist-fatality-rates-seattle/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 00:36:31 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=43687 Seattle has good cycling infrastructure (by North American standards), so you can go just about anywhere on a Lime bikeRising numbers of cyclists and drivers in Seattle has been accompanied by an extremely troubling rise in cyclist fatalities. This post explores the root causes, and explains what to do in the event of an incident.

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]]> 43687 How to Use Bike Reflectors to Be More Visible https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-use-bike-reflectors-to-be-more-visible-2/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:08:06 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38414 How to use bike reflectors to be more visible to other road users at night. This is a cheap and easy way to make cycling in the dark safer - just invest in a little reflective tape! You could save your life for ten dollars.

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]]> 38414 Cycling with Cars: Who Has the Right-of-Way? https://averagejoecyclist.com/cycling-with-cars/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:30:32 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=43181 Bike safety - who has the right of wayCyclists and motorists often find themselves in a dance of uncertainty when it comes to sharing the road. This post will help you to clear up that uncertainty, and to understand how the laws apply to cyclists and motorists. We also explain what to do in the event of an accident.

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]]> 43181 When to Use Flashing Bike Lights https://averagejoecyclist.com/when-to-use-flashing-bike-lights/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/when-to-use-flashing-bike-lights/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:05:24 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38390 When people see a flashing light at night, it is hard for them to judge how far away it is, and how fast it is moving. This means that a motorist may misjudge where you are, and that is NOT goodFlashing lights and bikes are strongly associated together, but flashing bike lights can actually cause problems at times. When should you use flashing bike lights, and when is it not a good idea? Here’s a guide to when to use your bike lights in flashing mode. Post also includes guidance on how to use your bike lights during the day and the night.

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]]> 42680 Common Bicycle Accident Injuries https://averagejoecyclist.com/common-bicycle-accident-injuries/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 03:47:56 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=42620 Bicycling is a popular activity enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. It provides numerous benefits, such as exercise, eco-friendly transportation, and a sense of freedom. However, like any mode of transportation, cycling carries inherent risks, and accidents can result in various injuries. Understanding the most common bicycle accident injuries is crucial for promoting safety and […]

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]]> 42620 New California Bike Safety Buffer Law https://averagejoecyclist.com/new-california-bike-safety-buffer-law/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:16:43 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=42357 Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1909 into law in September 2022 and it went into effect in California on January 1, 2023. This law requires motor vehicles to give bicyclists a larger safety buffer when passing them on the street, which in turn will ostensibly reduce the number of collisions between motor vehicles and bicyclists. This post take a deeper look at this law.

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