1. Watch you surroundings carefully
It is very important to not only look but scan your whole environment. It includes watching the road ahead and also checking the surface for slippery sewer tops, glass, potholes and parked cars. Don’t just rely on your sense of hearing, always check the blind spot over your shoulder to stay safe!
2. Anticipate problems before they arise
„Always expect the worst” – so be sure to cover your brakes and keep your reaction time to the minimum. Be prepared for anything and everything, this way you have better chances to avoid most of the traffic incidents.
3. Improve your riding skills
Confidence is one of the most important factors while riding in traffic. Being able to indicate and look over your shoulder without loosing control of your bike is absolutely essential in order to stay safe on the road. You also need to be able to ride predictably, so other road users know what are you doing.
4. Claim the best road position
It is important to claim the safest and the best road position. Don’t ride in the gutter and the door zone of parked cars. Also, avoid trucks and be especially careful at junctions!
5. Communicate with other road users
The Traffic Code applies to all road users to be able to share the road safely. Of course there’s constant non-verbal communication, such as signalling. Looking over your shoulders, signalling confidently or making eye contact with other road users (when you can) are all very powerful means of communicating your intentions.
