The Weather is Changing
The weather is indeed changing, and whether we are on foot or riding a bicycle, we all have a responsibility to practice safety.
As the rain starts to fall, remember that things change. Vehicular brakes can take longer to be effective, so cars need a greater distance to stop. Motorists should slow down a little, but many drivers do not think about such things.
When the rain is falling, it's a normal thing to keep one's head down to avoid the rain, but that can limit our range of vision, so it's best to keep one's head up, and stay alert, remembering always to cross the street safely at designated and well-lit crosswalks.
Cars and trucks aren't the only vehicles that take longer to stop when the road is wet. Our bicycles take longer to stop too, and remember that things on the roadway, like wet tree leaves for example, can be just like grease. It is much safer to slow down in areas where the road is littered with wet leaves, or even safer to get off and walk one's bike through those areas. Always remember to where a helmet, and be sure to remember to communicate your intentions to others, well-ahead of time by using hand signals.
The weather is indeed changing, and whether we are on foot or riding a bicycle, we all have a responsibility to practice safety.
As the rain starts to fall, remember that things change. Vehicular brakes can take longer to be effective, so cars need a greater distance to stop. Motorists should slow down a little, but many drivers do not think about such things.
When the rain is falling, it's a normal thing to keep one's head down to avoid the rain, but that can limit our range of vision, so it's best to keep one's head up, and stay alert, remembering always to cross the street safely at designated and well-lit crosswalks.
Cars and trucks aren't the only vehicles that take longer to stop when the road is wet. Our bicycles take longer to stop too, and remember that things on the roadway, like wet tree leaves for example, can be just like grease. It is much safer to slow down in areas where the road is littered with wet leaves, or even safer to get off and walk one's bike through those areas. Always remember to where a helmet, and be sure to remember to communicate your intentions to others, well-ahead of time by using hand signals.
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