Both for avoiding personal injuries and for avoiding liability in an accident, it’s good to take certain precautions as a cyclist. NHTSA has provided a list of safety guidelines and tips to help cyclists to be safe on the roads. Many of these are simple practices such as wearing a helmet and ensuring that you are wearing a bike appropriate for your age and size. Others encourage you to follow the rules of the road as set by New Jersey’s government for the safe flow of traffic throughout the state.