The warm and sunny weather of the last days attracts cyclists for a ride to the surroundings. Many people, however, are not aware of the fact that they are involved in road cycling, so they should act as drivers and adhere to the rules of road traffic.
According to police statistics, cyclists, along with pedestrians and motorcyclists on the roads, are the most vulnerable group. Car bodies against car drivers do not protect them. If a cyclist does not know or deliberately violates road traffic rules, he or she is under-equipped with a bicycle, or even sits behind the handlebars after ingesting alcoholic beverages; we cannot be surprised by the unpleasant statistics.
Every cyclist should always perform best in wheel maintenance service before driving. Its poor technical condition may be the cause of an accident where serious injuries can occur. Overall, five people were severely injured due to the poor technical condition of the bicycle between 2012 and 2015, slightly more than thirty-two. An important role in safety plays a protective helmet, which must be fitted and properly secured. He can prevent five hundred and eighty percent of head injuries and eighty-eight percent of brain injury. The duty to use the helmet has children less than 18 years of age. However, everyone who would have the bike would have it on their heads.
An accident can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere at any speed. For cyclists, this is the most common cause of injury or death. It is also suitable to use elbow and knee protectors when riding, as well as cycling gloves. Forgetting cyclists should not even have the right clothes enriched with reflective elements or reflective tapes. “We remind cyclists of the rule: it is not important to see but to be seen. The reflective elements are visible to the driver for a distance of two hundred meters, “said Jana, a police spokeswoman.
Bicycle equipment also plays a very important role. It is imperative that the bicycle have two independent working brakes. The wheel must also be equipped with reflectors – front white, rear red and sides and orange pedals. In low visibility of course the lights, front white and rear red. “If a cyclist does not have the necessary equipment, he is liable to a fine of up to two thousand crowns,” said Jana, a much higher penalty for a cyclist for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Cycling has its own safety rules. “The cyclist in reflective clothing should think that in the event of any change of direction he must give his arms in time, especially when turning left and making sure that others have registered. Only then can he turn, “said Steiner. Both the road and the road must go to the right. The route should be chosen according to its experience and possibilities. He should not go where he does not see and care should be taken to arrive and overtake vehicles. If a collision occurs or is suspected, it should be reported immediately to the police line 158, but also to the rescue service that operates on line 155.