Keep Safe This Spring on Your Bike

The weather is becoming more pleasant across the nation this means more pedestrians and bike riders on the streets. Both parties must increase their awareness of each other to keep safe.  Getting out and enjoying the weather by choosing your bike for transportation or leisure riding is a great way to burn extra calories and increase overall health, as long as safety comes first.  

Tips For Bike Safety

• One of the main things to increase safety is increased visibility.  Ever wonder why construction crews choose orange for the cones and vests? It was not a fashion choice; research proved that orange stands out among other colors when it comes to catching the eye. Further research proved that movement and flashing light will draw the eye. This means every reflector, and moving light on a bike as well as the colors were chosen to wear can increase biker safety.  
• Area awareness for all parties is vital. Both vehicle drivers and bike riders need to be aware of their surroundings. Many accidents are caused by a person simply not paying enough attention. Taking a few seconds before a ride to remind yourself to be intentionally aware may save your life. 
• Stay in the designated areas when biking. Many New Jersey cities have biking lanes and areas; it is important for riders to stay in their lanes and drivers to be aware of the lanes to avoid a collision. 

At The Insurance Outfit, we serve Chester NJ and the surrounding areas with all of the insurance needs. Keeping safe is vital to enjoying the best spring and summer this year, and we have your back if something does go wrong.