Cyclists must be aware of the effect that their actions may have on other road users. To minimize the risks of cycling in traffic, cyclists should understand where most accidents occur, and what they can do to prevent them. Most accidents, with cars, occur at intersections. The following are three most common motorist caused accidents. Motorist, traveling in an opposite direction, turns left in front of cyclist.
Motorist pulls out from a side street.
3.Motorist overtakes cyclist and turns right, immediately in front of cyclist. To prevent the first two types of accidents, cyclists need to be more visible. Wear bright colours. White is still the best. Since most accidents occur in front of the cycle, the brighter the light, the better.