Dealing with Bikes, Driver Safety and Sharing the Road

In a day and age where more and more people are concerned with the environment and saving on gas and carbon emissions, there are now more bicycles on the road than ever before. That being said, it is now more important than ever that drivers understand how to share the road and are aware of a few different safety tips that can keep them and bike riders safer.

The first thing that any driver should do is to be aware of bike lanes. If your city or town has designated bike lanes it is important that you know where they are, you know where they run, and that you pay attention to any bikers that may be in those lanes. Being aware of bike lanes is the first step to keeping you and other drivers safe.

Another tip is to be aware of times that bike riders are more likely to be on the road. Bike riders are often present during morning and afternoon commutes, on days when the sun is shining, and it is warm, and on the weekends during recreational times. This means that you should be aware of days when bike riders are more likely to be present so that you can watch for them.

The last tip you can use is always to be aware of your mirrors and blind spots. Bike riders can quickly become lost in your blind spot making it difficult to keep them safe. If you are checking blind spots frequently and keeping track of bike riders that you have already seen, you are far less likely to have an accident than those drivers that are not paying attention to bike riders on the road with them. Insurance Solutions Inc. want you and bike riders to be safe so make sure you are paying close attention and sharing the road.