Tips to Avoid Fatal Cycling Crashes
Cycling has become increasingly more popular in the past few years. Cycling gives the heart and lungs a work out, thus minimising the risk of heart disease. It trims and tones muscles, manages weight,relieves stress and is environmentally friendly. According to reports from C.D.C. (Centers for Disease Control and prevention) 500,000 people are treated in emergency rooms as a result of Cycling accidents. A shocking 7-8OO people are KILLED each year. I hope the following tips and advice will help you avoid a fatal crash when cycling... (1) Never cycle into a road or street without stopping first. Children are the worst culprits. You should follow the age old rule, look right, then left, then look left a second time as cars coming from the left are on your side of the road, and so closer to you. (2) Check behind you before turning or changing lanes and always signal. This involves practice, especially for young children. To practice go to a quiet area of the parking lot or playground....