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In reply to the discussion: Is It O.K. to Kill Cyclists? [View all]AndyA
(16,993 posts)As others have said, cyclists must be responsible for their own safety as well. They should obey the traffic laws, just as people in cars must. Cyclists should avoid narrow roads where they don't have a safety zone whenever possible, as well as poorly lit areas or areas with lots of curves where motorists can come up on them quickly and not have time to react.
Lighting and reflective clothing should be required.
Cyclists should understand they don't have the visibility of an automobile, and when they weave in and out of traffic, ride down between cars, cut between cars, etc., they increase their risk of being hit.
I can usually tell when a person is cycling for leisure or is using it as primary transportation. The primary transportation riders do seem to be more alert to their surroundings, and share the road better. They also seem to be better equipped with reflective clothing and lighting.