During a training ride, a cyclist was riding down the road, in the bike lane. He was following the traffic laws. It was bright and sunny outside, in the middle of the day. He wasn't riding recklessly or dangerously, but cruising along right where he should have been...
Year: 2019
Safe driving in work zones during the busy summer and fall months
The summer and fall months typically bring high levels of traffic to highways across the country. Complicating matters is the fact that this time of the year is one of most common for roadwork.According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway...
How to prevent a rear-end accident when bicycling
When riding your bicycle, it's imperative to keep your safety and well-being in mind at all times. Even a simple mistake can result in a serious accident that causes injury or death.While there are many types of car-bicycle accidents, rear-end collisions are all too...
6 Issues that cause pedestrian accidents
You could be part of a pedestrian-car accident in the future. But, knowing the top causes of these accidents can help you avoid trouble.Here are some of the main factors that contribute to pedestrian accidents.1. Distracted drivingFor example, if a driver is texting...
Are you familiar with the top causes of car-truck accidents?
It doesn't matter where you're traveling in the state of Colorado, you can expect to spend a good amount of time sharing the road with commercial trucks.Even though you do your best to remain safe, it doesn't necessarily mean every other driver is taking the same...
Ride To Work Day raises awareness of two-wheeled commuters
This June 17 marks the 28th Annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day. Its organizers encourage every commuter who owns a two-wheeled motor vehicle to ride it to work that day. Since 1992, the event has reminded us that, in the view of organizers,...
How can bicycle lanes become truly safe from cars?
Boulder County residents who bike on their commute or just in their free time know the stress that the bike lane causes. The part of the road that is supposed to be only for bicycles tends to just become another lane for cars--even when there are cyclists using...
Stay safe with these rush hour driving safety tips
Even with many years of experience, driving in rush hour traffic is always a challenge. In addition to making all the right decisions inside your vehicle, you never know if another driver will make a mistake. There are a variety of rush hour driving safety tips you...
4 safety tips every bicycle commuter can follow
If you commute on your bicycle, such as to and from school or work, you understand the many benefits. From saving time to saving gas to saving the environment, there are many reasons to ditch your car and hop on your bike.Unfortunately, just the same as with a motor...
VanMeveren’s new book urges you to document your accident
It sometimes feels as if videos of every joy and mishap on Earth are both available and unavoidable. “Pictures or it didn’t happen,” the internet likes to say. Of course, not everything about everyone really is online, so there are still good reasons to be smart about...