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In an ideal world, all road users would be courteous, and everyone would be paying attention all of the time. (There would also be free cake stops.) We know this isn\u2019t the case, so cyclists often have to take special precautions.<\/p>\n

Almost ironically, the way to make yourself safer while cycling on the road is by being in the way <\/strong> . \u2018Defensive cycling\u2019 <\/strong> helps you do that by preventing other road users from taking advantage of your relatively small size and slow speed.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a couple of pointers to start (for UK cyclists):<\/p>\n

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Stay away from The Edge<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re slightly nervous about cycling on the road, the tendency is to cycle as far over to the left as you can so that you take up as little space as possible. This encourages some motorists to take little notice of your rightful space on the road, and instead they drive dangerously close.<\/p>\n

Instead, cycle two to three feet away from the edge of the road so that you command space like other vehicles do; motorists are forced to actively overtake you as if they were overtaking another car (which they should be doing anyway according to the Highway Code<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to take up space, particularly on a bend or on a narrow street. This stops impatient motorists from trying to squeeze past you.<\/p>\n

Another advantage of taking an assertive position on the road is that a motorist pulling out from the upcoming junction on your left hand side has a much better chance of seeing you approaching if you\u2019re not hugging the curb.<\/p>\n

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Make eye contact with other road users<\/h2>\n

A strange thing seems to happen when people get on the roads: They start seeing other people as the vehicles they\u2019re driving, and stop thinking about them as fellow humans. Similarly, drivers often don\u2019t \u2018see\u2019 cyclists<\/a>, even though they can physically see them.<\/p>\n

Making eye contact with drivers not only makes them notice you instead of seeing through you, it may also remind them of your shared humanity.<\/p>\n

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Stand on the pedals<\/h2>\n

Motorists are (usually) normal people that don\u2019t set out to actively harm cyclists, so you can encourage motorists to be careful by making yourself appear more vulnerable than you are.<\/p>\n

When you hear a car approaching from behind, stand on your pedals. This means you\u2019re not only easier to notice as you take up more space, but it also makes you look like you\u2019re about to do something unpredictable. As such, motorists give you a wider berth.<\/p>\n

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Pro road safety tips from Simon, regular cycling commuter:<\/h2>\n

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Watch out for car doors and pedestrians<\/h3>\n

It can be difficult to give parked cars enough space to avoid an opened door, but this should be done where possible. You should also be aware when cycling that a car door can be opened in a split second; look and listen.<\/p>\n

The same goes for avoiding pedestrians. A favourite of many pedestrians is to step out onto the road before looking (we\u2019ve all done it.) You can pre-empt this by being aware of pedestrians who are striding towards the pavement edge with their backs turned. Having a bell on your bike<\/a> is handy.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t pick fights with things that are bigger than you<\/h3>\n

Be wary of being on the inside of a large vehicle like a bus or a lorry. Even a slight leftward bend in the road can mean that your road space quickly runs out. Proceed with caution.<\/p>\n

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Indicate<\/h3>\n

It can be difficult to indicate on a bicycle if you\u2019re not used to it, because you have to fully control your bike with just one hand. However, indicating saves lives, so it\u2019s worth practising. If you\u2019re about to stop and dismount, also indicate on the left to let other road users know what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t be a douchebag<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re not entitled to run through red lights and cycle on the pavement just because you\u2019re physically able to. Whenever the topic of bicycles and road safety comes up, motorists are quick to interject with anecdotes of rampant cyclists running through red lights, crushing entire flocks of innocent ducklings under their careless wheels before disappearing laughing into the night on their (un-lit) bicycles.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t fuel the fire.<\/p>\n

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It would be great if we had the cycling infrastructure of places like Denmark and the Netherlands, but we can assume that\u2019s not going to happen within the next week. Until then, cycle safe!<\/p>\n

Shop bicycle lights for day and night time use <\/a><\/p>\n

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