Driving Safely in the Presence of Bicyclists

As a motorist on the road, you may have encountered a few bicyclists during your afternoon commute back home, and most likely, you were annoyed and irritated by them. Zooming around past you, driving in your lane, never stopping at stop signs, not using turn signals— we understand the frustration. A driver’s mindset is quite…

Bicycle Safety and NHTSA Safety Program

  Bicycle Safety According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), bicycles on the roadway are, by law, vehicles with the same rights, and responsibilities as motorized vehicles. NHTSA’s bicycle safety program focus is on research, education, and enforcement of bicyclists’ and motorists’ behavior to enhance roadway and bicycle safety and reduce bicycle injuries…