Follow the rules of the road and no one gets hurt

Friday, October 30, 2009 - 19:49 in Health & Medicine

Bicyclists must obey all the traffic laws that motorists do, but safety tactics may also help riders avoid accidents. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show that the following were five of the most frequently reported fatal bike-vehicle accidents from 2004 through 2008. Here, our urban cycling experts outline the best ways to avoid them -- and offer some other safety tips besides.

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