Biking in the city
I commute to work on my bicycle through downtown San Francisco every day rain or shine. It is more fun than sitting in a crowded bus or worse, driving in rush hour traffic. However, riding a bike in the city can be dangerous. Drivers often fail to see me and pull out in front of me without warning. Pedestrians often step out into the road without noticing me. I improve the chance of being seen by wearing a bright yellow jacket during the day and by using lights on my bike in the dark. However, arguably the best way to reduce the risk of an accident is by riding defensively. Anticipating hazardous situations as early as possible and reacting to them quickly can help keep a rider safe. The ability to ride defensively is enhanced by having a visual system that can divide attention across a wide area of the visual field and process information quickly and accurately. I have been using our InSight visual training products for a number of years now and feel that it has been a tremendous help for negotiating potential hazards in the city. Although the effectiveness of the InSight technology has been well established in multiple randomized controlled studies, it is re-assuring to directly experience these benefits in my own daily life.
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November 17th, 2009 at 1:49 am
I agree with you.. now a days it impossible for anyone to fight for themselves.. as even if you don’t do the mistake it will be like you have only done it.. its better to get defensive than arguing with the drivers.. i think your yellow jacket might be a good indication to let them know that there is some one on the road…
http://www.texasdefensivecourse.com
November 17th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Despite my conspicuous yellow jacket many pedestrians have walked right into my path after looking in my direction. Presumably they were checking for cars and did not perceive the bike.