In 2018, the Governors Highway Safety Association reported that over 6,000 American pedestrians died as a result of traffic accidents. While a lack of pedestrian infrastructure is definitely an endemic problem across the United States, including in California, it is...
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Brain injury is a possibility in a vehicle-bicycle collision
You may be biking your way to the beach down Encinitas Boulevard when a pickup truck comes too close, forcing you off the road. When you regain consciousness, you find you are on your way to the hospital instead of the beach with what medics say is a head injury. ...
California among top 3 states for cyclist deaths
Life in California comes with many perks, and one of them involves the fact that you have an opportunity to ride your bicycle year-round. You would be wise to exercise extreme caution when traveling the state by bicycle, though, because California is among the...
How safe are bike lanes, really?
Bike lanes are becoming more and more common across the United States as cities and municipalities try to encourage greener modes of transport. However, whether or not these bike lanes have actually improved biker safety is still a serious question. According to the...
How can I make sure drivers see me on a bike?
A common refrain from vehicle drivers after striking bicyclists or other pedestrians is that they did not see the bicyclist or pedestrian in question. Why this is not a talisman against moral culpability for hurting a pedestrian and is not a legal defense, oftentimes...
California cyclist deaths reach a 25-year high
As a California cyclist, you get to enjoy riding your bicycle throughout much of the year. However, the more time you spend on the road, the higher your chance of a car-on-bike collision. Recent research shows that the number of bicyclists dying on California’s roads...
What to do after a bicycle accident
A collision with a motor vehicle when you are on your bicycle can put you at risk for property damage and severe injury. It can happen very quickly and leave your system flooded with adrenaline, making it difficult to think straight. In the aftermath of a bicycle...
Should I wear a helmet on a bicycle?
Unlike with motorcyclists, this is a surprisingly complex question. There are many people who, of course, say that bicyclists should strap on a helmet as a matter of course with every ride. However, the data paints a more complex picture than this. According to...
How can bikers share the road with cars?
When your daily bicycle commute takes you along busy roads, you need to know how to share the road with cars. There are a few practices you should use when you bike on busy roads. Stay visible According to Bicycling magazine, most drivers look for cars,...
Does inattentional blindness impact bicyclist safety?
California bicyclists have a lot to contend with on the road. Not only do you need to watch out for pedestrians, but cars can pose a threat to you, too. Every other vehicle on the road has more power than you do. This means you are at the greatest risk for serious...