Other serious bicycle injuries include neck injuries, abdominal injuries, and multiple fractures of the legs, cervical vertebrae, ribs, and pelvis. Know how to brake correctly to prevent from flipping over the handlebars when stopping suddenly. Ride with traffic, obey all signs, and give the right of way to cars. Take a bicycle safety course to learn safety skills and the proper use and maintenance of the bicycle. Do not ride side by side with another cyclist.
Storm drains, cattle guards, and railroad tracks can catch front tires and are slippery when wet.
Wear brightly colored and reflective clothing at night. Use a front headlight and rear strobe-type light for night biking. Biking gloves and padded handlebars will prevent an overuse injury called handlebar palsy. Be sure to wear a safety approved helmet. Change the angle of your back, neck, and arms often to avoid over- stressing muscles and to take pressure off nerves.