There should be enough space for everyone on the road, but there is often confusion when it comes to car drivers and cyclists. The former says that cyclists should not drive in the driveway because it stops traffic, but the latter says it is a lack of tolerance for car drivers. Traffic safety experts do not support either side. According to them, both sides are breaking the rules.
Eduardas Kriščiūnas, a spokesman for the Lithuanian Cycling Society, said that the terms "overtake" and "overtake" are often confused. According to him, nowadays riders are more likely to ride cyclists than overtakes, but it is the latter maneuver that should be made by drivers who encounter a slower cyclist on the road. The cyclist also explained that the recommendations of 1.5 m lateral distance were not followed by drivers. E. Kriščiūnas assumed that this tendency prevails only because the aforementioned lateral distance when bending is only recommended, and without control, according to the interviewer, drivers do not tend to follow such an instruction.
According to the interlocutor, car drivers often show disrespect to cyclists when they overtake, and when they do, they turn right. According to the cyclist, this behavior also poses a danger to cyclists as they are forced to break or maneuver abruptly. Pedestrians also encounter to ensure safety not only for cyclists but also for other road users, E. Kriščiūnas advised cyclists not to ride on sidewalks, as well as pedestrians not to cycle paths. In both cases, both pedestrians and cyclists are at risk.
"See what's going on at a public transport stop near Vilnius City Municipality, where most people wait for buses or trolleys while standing on the bike lane. It also shows disrespect for cyclists and makes it difficult for them to go," said E. Kriščiūnas.
Cyclists Avoid Violations Driving instructor Olga Zhidovlenkova shared slightly different insights and said cyclists often disregard the Highway Code and choose what they feel comfortable with but not necessarily safe. One example is when cyclists are still moving in the carriageway instead of riding along a cycle path near the street. The driving instructor said that sometimes cyclists think of getting out on the streets in preparation for a race, which causes confusion and driver dissatisfaction. According to Mr. Zhidovlenkova, there is no shortage of cyclists on the road, who not only do not wear reflective vests but also run without functioning front and rear bicycle lights. Another problem is warning other road users of planned maneuvers. The driving instructor emphasized that cyclists often disregard the rule that when crossing a carriageway, the bicycle should be driven rather than driven.
However, the interviewer admitted that not all cyclists are offenders, as good examples can be found. Drivers need to be alert O. Zhidovlenkova advised drivers not to hurry to approach the cyclist, but to reduce speed and overtake when leaving another lane and leaving a safe lateral distance. Not only will the cyclist not be frightened, but the gust of wind caused by the car may push him away from the bike. Of course, cyclists should also take appropriate safety measures. According to the instructor, they should first make sure that they are visible as far as possible. You should also wear elbows, knee pads, and a helmet. It is also important to keep the cyclist as close to the right edge of the road as possible so that he is not endangered by a curving car.
Finally, emphasizing O. Zhidovlenkova, cyclists should remember more than one on the road. The driving instructor explained that a cyclist moving slower than cars, when not overtaken by other vehicles, can cause congestion, so the cyclist should pay attention to the traffic and, if necessary, stop at the sidewalk and skip over faster road users. Traffic must be safe Traffic police officials have reminded them that it is forbidden to drive in a driveway with a bicycle lane nearby. They also emphasized that bicycle riders are allowed for people under 14 and those with a school-issued bicycle license for those under 12. Officials noticed that even under the supervision of an adult, bicycle riders are allowed to ride to persons under the age of 8. The cops pointed out that cyclists can only start riding after they are sure their bike is in good working order. When there is no cycle path on the road or there is no bicycle lane or sidewalk on the right side of the road, cyclists are allowed to cross the sidewalk or the lane of the carriageway but as close as possible to its right edge. However, when riding on the sidewalk, pedestrian or bicycle path and sidewalk, the bicycle rider must give way to pedestrians and must not obstruct or endanger them. The pedestrian is allowed to pass at a speed close to the speed of the person (3 to 7 km / h), leaving a sufficient distance from the side for safe traffic. Every road user must take care of their safety and cyclists should ride with both hands on the steering wheel. There are cases where cyclists disregard this rule, officials said.
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