Road Safety Week - analysis highlights vulnerability of two-wheeled road users
Road Safety Week - analysis highlights vulnerability of two-wheeled road users
20 November 2018
A cyclist or Motorcyclist is killed or seriously injured every hour on British roads*
New analysis by Brake, the road safety charity, shows that those on two wheels are 63 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured, per mile traveled, than car drivers. The data, published to mark the start of Road Safety Week 2018 (19-25 Nov), shows that on average, a cyclist or motorcyclist (referred to as ‘bike deaths’ by Brake) is killed or seriously injured every hour on British roads.
Organised annually in November by Brake, Road Safety Week provides an opportunity for communities to take action on road safety – and a focal point for professionals to boost road safety awareness and engagement. Using the theme ‘Bike Smart’, Road Safety Week 2018 aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting those on two wheels.
To improve the safety of those on two wheels, Brake is calling on drivers to:
•Slow down to give more time to spot danger and react
•Look properly for bikes before pulling out at junctions
•Leave at least a 150cm gap when overtaking a bike
•Do the ‘Dutch reach’, using the opposite hand to open a car door to help avoid ‘car dooring’ incidents
