Bike safety at night

We can all agree that riding a bike during the night is much more dangerous than during the day. During the night hours riders can only see what’s well lit, illuminated and brightened by their headlights. Their depth perception and peripheral vision are also limited. However, if you do plan to bike at night, proper preparations can help keep you safe. Reflectors are designed to bounce back motorists' headlight beams, which illuminate bikers so they're easier to spot on the road. You can also wear reflective ankle and leg bands, and put reflective tape on your bike's fenders and frame. In many states, the law says bikers that drive at night must have a red light on the rear and a white headlight with a steady beam in front. These lights let drivers know which direction you're heading. The bike's headlight should be strong enough to illuminate the road for several feet.

While lights and reflectors are vital when riding at night riders still need to dress in vibrant bright colors for maximum visibility. Like clothing with built-in reflective details on gloves, shirts, shorts and leggings. Many vest and jacket designs have large areas of reflective material along the arms, chest, back and shoulders. Another tip is to remain on well-lit and familiar streets, if possible. If biking to a new place make sure you map your route either on a map or in the computer to avoid getting lost. Also, wear a properly fitted bike helmet at all times that meets the standards of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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