Pay attention to the road and the actions of other road users. One good way to avoid bicycle accidents is to assume the driver hasn’t seen you and act accordingly. The sooner you’re able to predict and then react to a mistake from a driver, the safer you will be.
Don’t listen to music and don’t check your cell phone while riding. Follow the traffic signs and road markings as you would if you were driving a car. Look ahead to see hazards that could cause you problems, like obstacles or potholes.