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Avoid A Bike-Car Accident

How to avoid the five most common bike-car collisions.

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>> 10 tips for staying safe on South Africa’s roads.

Right Cross


A motorist fails to see a cyclist and makes a right turn in front of an oncoming cyclist–it accounts for almost half of all bike-car crashes, according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Centre (PBIC).

AVOID IT:
If you see a car turning into your path, turn left into the lane with the vehicle. Plus, don’t creep into the intersection at red lights to get a head start.

One Response to Avoid A Bike-Car Accident

  1. Hanelle January 24, 2013 at 2:35 pm #

    If only this (always/really) worked – my attempt at “taking the lane” nearly got me run over, so now I just stop and waiting until it’s clear to go. People just don’t look, and/or just don’t care.

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