Did you know that each year half a million people need medical attention because of bicycle crashes, and that close to a thousand people die—six hundred of them being children?! Almost all of the deaths are attributed to a brain injury. Also, every year almost fifty thousand bicyclists experience severe head injuries, and many of those people fail to recover.
When it comes to bicycling wearing the right helmet can reduce head injuries by almost ninety percent! So, ride your bicycle safely and consider some of these other tips on how you can ride your bicycle safely:
1. Make sure that your bicycle is kept in good working order by thoroughly checking its tires, and making sure that the seat is not wobbly. Your handlebars should be tight with the grips on both handles and brakes working easily and rapidly.
2.Put reflectors on the front, rear sides, and pedals.
3.Be on the defensive. Sometimes cars can pull out from a side street or turn left in front of you without even noticing you.
4.Ride with the flow of traffic—never against it! If the traffic volume is too heavy, walk your bike across the intersection you are crossing.
5.Keep at least 3 feet away when passing parked cars to avoid any doors that may suddenly be opened.
6.Finally, always wear a helmet!
Wearing a helmet is the absolute best thing to do to be safe when ridding your bike. In all, a bicycle helmet may just save your life! Remember, most bike deaths come from head injuries, and wearing a bike helmet may just prevent that fatal head injury!
