What To Do When Hit By An Automobile While Riding Your Bicycle

Riding a bicycle has so many advantages, but it can be dangerous as well.

Using a bicycle for your daily commute is good exercise, ecofriendly, and you don’t get stuck in traffic jams.

It is also a fun recreational activity that many people enjoy.

However, drivers overlook cyclists all too often.

Cities have painted specific lanes just for cyclists to ride in.

According to Georgia Law, motor vehicles have to yield to those riding a bicycle in the bike lane. They also have to stay at least three feet back from the bicycle or three feet to the side when passing. The safe way for a car to pass a bike rider is to allow three feet between them meaning the vehicle will have to cross the yellow line which is legal in this case as long as oncoming traffic is all clear and safe to do so.

If drivers follow these particular laws, then it will keep cyclists’ safe and make sharing the road not a problem at all.

It is important to understand that bicycles count as vehicles on the road as well so they do not have to ride in bike lanes. Bike riders can ride in bike lanes, on the shoulder of the road, and in regular driving lanes.

Riders must follow safety laws no matter where they choose to ride and drivers must follow the important safety rules along with traffic laws to ensure they safely driving.

Unfortunately, most people are running behind or are distracted when driving. A lot of people talk on their phones, eat, and even do their makeup while driving making the road a dangerous place, especially for a cyclist.

It is hard to spot a cyclist when the driver is barely paying attention anyway.

Although it is not the cyclists fault, it is all the more important for them to be proactive about their own safety.

Wearing bright colors and have lights really helps with visibility.

As you can imagine the dangers of being the smallest means of transportation on the road, what do you do if you are ever in an accident?