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As a bicyclist in California, you face many potential hazards from sharing the road with automobiles. One of the most nerve-wracking, if necessary, maneuvers you have to make is a left turn. There are two methods of making a left turn on a bicycle. Either is...
There are rules and laws on the books in California intended to make it safer for bicyclists to share the road with motor vehicles. There are responsibilities for both cyclists and drivers, but people in enclosed vehicles all too often fail to do their part or really...
The Golden State Freeway, also known as the 5 Freeway, is a major thoroughfare that allows commuters to take a more direct and faster route to their destination. In order to prevent the freeway from interfering with surface street traffic, there are multiple bridges...
Bike riders know all about the difficulties involved with traversing the roads around Southern California. Cars and trucks do not necessarily adhere to proper distances or maintain their lanes, making it dangerous to bike beside them. With bike accidents continuing to...
Whether you commute to work every day on your bike or hop on it after you get home in the evening for a little bit of exercise, you are probably very aware of how biking can be good for your health. Unfortunately, cycling can also endanger your health if you wind up...
The number of fatal bicycle accidents occurring in California has increased during the past several years. According to data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the three-year period between 2016 and 2018, 455 bicyclists died in traffic...
Bicyclists in California can ride all year long, and some choose to head out in the rain or other inclement weather. One issue they face is that drivers might not always watch for them. This is especially true when the drivers park and don’t watch for cyclists when...
For many drivers, their daily commute is a run-of-the-mill experience that they don't want to commit their full attention to. That lack of focus can mean that people in motor vehicles pose a substantial threat to cyclists, regardless of whether those people are...
With more autonomous or "self-driving" cars expected to hit the road, even a bicyclist deciding to take a break and start walking with his or her bike could turn into a dangerous situation. Moving at 43.5 mph with its human operator watching a show streamed on her...
Los Angeles has a pervasive car culture, but many residents rely on bicycles to get from point A to point B. If you often cycle in the city, you should understand how traffic laws apply to your bicycle. Review the city and state bike guidelines that pertain to Los...
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