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Riding a bicycle to work or school is a great way to get exercise, save on fuel costs, and help the environment. However, sharing the road with motor vehicles can lead to harmful and sometimes deadly consequences.
In 2013, the U.S. had 743 deaths and more than 48,000 injuries in bicycle accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the NHTSA’s National Survey on Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors, 29 percent of all bicycling injuries are the result of bicyclists being struck by cars.
Given the high risk of serious injuries in any bicycle accident, it is important that drivers and cyclists learn how to share the road and avoid collisions with each other.
Drivers can take several steps to minimize risk when sharing the road with bicyclists:
Bicyclists can also do their part to help share the road with drivers, and ensure their own safety:
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