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intro crash facts crash types PBCAT problem identification : bicycle matrix publications

The Bicycle Matrix : countermeasure        home     |     crash type table     |     crash type definition and countermeasures    Crash Type   Bicyclist swerves to avoid object Countermeasure   Bicyclist education   Education campaigns focused on this crash type should stress the need for motorists to give cyclists plenty of clearance when passing so that the bicyclists can make a minor adjustment on the roadway to avoid a hazard without getting hit. Other Countermeasures for Bicyclist swerves to avoid object -- Fix drainage grates, potholes and utility covers -- Improve lighting and visibility -- Bicyclist education        home     |     crash type table     |     crash type definition and countermeasures