Bicycle safety
Bicycle Safety
Bicycle Safety (pronunciation: /ˈbaɪsɪkəl ˈseɪfti/) is the use of road traffic safety practices to reduce risk associated with cycling. Risk can be defined as the number of incidents occurring for a given amount of cycling. In many countries both the number of incidents and the amount of cycling (expressed in kilometers, hours or trips) are not known. Non-fatal accidents often go unreported and bicycle use is only occasionally monitored. Thus it is hard to assess the level of safety, in the absence of a full account of incidents and accurate exposure data.
Etymology
The term Bicycle Safety is derived from the words "bicycle" and "safety". The word "bicycle" comes from the French word "bicyclette", which was in use in the late 19th century, while "safety" comes from the Old French "sauf", meaning "unharmed".
Related Terms
- Bicycle Helmet: A helmet intended to be worn while riding a bicycle. It provides safety to the rider's head during a fall or collision by reducing the risk of head injury.
- Bicycle Lights: Lights equipped on a bicycle to increase its visibility, thus enhancing the safety of the rider.
- Bicycle Reflectors: Reflective devices mounted on a bicycle to increase its visibility to other road users in low light conditions.
- Bicycle Laws: Laws and rules governing the riding and safety of bicycles.
- Road Traffic Safety: Practices and methods used to prevent road users from being killed or seriously injured.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bicycle safety
- Wikipedia's article - Bicycle safety
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