Avoid a Fort Lauderdale Bicycle Accident with These Doâ€™s and Donâ€™ts

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1/26/2012
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Avoid a Fort Lauderdale Bicycle Accident with These Do’s and Don’ts

If you have chosen to take up bicycling in the New Year to lose weight, fit back into your old clothes, feel healthy, save money at the pump, or for another reason, remember that there are things that you should do and not do before getting onto your bicycle in order to minimize your chances of being involved in a Fort Lauderdale cycling accident.
Things you should DO while riding your bike in traffic include:

Obey the rules of the road – bicycles are considered vehicles and have to follow the traffic signals, stop signs, and other road rules.
Use the bicycle lane when it is available to you.
Get the proper lighting for your bike to make you visible at dawn, dusk, and during night riding.
Wear brightly colored clothing or reflectorized clothing.
Always signal your lane changes and turns so other drivers are aware of your intentions on the road.

Things you should NOT do when cycling on the road include:

Do not run signal lights or stop signs.
Do not assume other drivers will see you.
Never ride with headphones on.
Don’t assume drivers will yield to you.

When riding a bicycle in and around traffic, make sure you are constantly scanning the road and aware of your surroundings in order to minimize your chances of being in a South Florida bicycle accident.
If you have been injured in a Florida cycling accident, make sure you talk with a skilled Fort Lauderdale accident attorney at Chalik & Chalik to make sure your rights are being protected. You can call our office at (888) 539-5297 to schedule a free consultation of your case. You can also request a free copy of our book Dealing with the Aftermath: 7 Mistakes to Avoid Following a Florida Accident.

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