Don’t fall in directly behind trucks or large vehicles that obstruct your view of the road ahead or hide your view of other motorists. Don’t rely solely on your mirrors. Check your left and right hand sides as well as over your shoulders before changing lanes, overtaking or turning. Always be aware of your position on the road in relation to the vehicles around you at all times.
Drivers seem to think that cyclists and motorcyclists should not be on the road which of course couldn’t be further from the truth.
Granted, there are times when cyclists and bikers break the rules of the road but that the law sees them as more vulnerable than other drivers of cars and trucks. Remember that pedestrians, cyclists and bikers do not have safety features such as airbags and seatbelts; knocking over a vulnerable road user could result in serious injury or death and that’s something which could affect your mental, emotional and even financial wellbeing for the rest of your life.
