According to statistics, when a bicycle is involved in a traffic accident, it is typically hit by a car at an intersection (crossing collision). However, a rear-end collision, i.e., one in which a moving bicycle is hit from behind by a car, is much more lifethreatening than any other type of accident, despite its low incidence rate. (Throughout this analysis, 'rear-end collision' efers to crashing into a bicycle that is traveling and does not include bicycles that are stationary.) While bicycle riders are often found to be responsible for collisions with a car in general, rear-end collisions are mostly attributable to car drivers. In many cases, this type of accident can be prevented by always trying to predict and avoid possible dangers while driving. In this issue of ITARDA Information, ITARDA explores effective ways to drive in order to achieve this objective. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting