According to studies, biking can be the safest transportation among other types of vehicles you found running on the road. In my point of view, everybody is safe when the driver pays full attention and carefulness while driving. The drivers need to obey the road rules, signals, and signs, especially the traffic lights. However, bikes have to act fairly like cars along with every law that drivers have to abide by.
Many cyclists ask “Which side of the road do you bike on?”
With regards to this question, using sufficient common sense is a must. Cyclists usually get confused about which side of the road they are permitted to ride. The set of rules for bikes may vary from country to country. In most countries, bicycles are also considered vehicles like cars, buses, etc, that need to follow the same rules and have the same rights and accountabilities as motorists.
You might notice that a lot of cyclists go left to the right side of the road, wherein some of them do not fear blending even during a traffic flow. Cycling looks cool that runs smoothly with other vehicles, but they can be taking a risk. Thus, regarding which side of the road is the safest way for the passing bicycles, learn from the following tips:
Cycling along with a traffic flow
Believe it or not with proper little exceptions, as per studies, cycling along with a traffic flow is safer while following the regular traffic system. This way, the bicycle can travel faster. There are even fewer crashes than having not those cyclists who do not obey the rules for cycling. Of course, violation of the traffic laws is the main reason for the surging cases of intersection collisions and other accidents on the road.
Remember that the signs and signals found on the road are adapted toward traffic wandering on the right route. It would be hard for bicyclists to ride against traffic as he or they cannot see the signs and signals on the road as they are situated on the other side. Going into this position is already risky by not obeying the traffic signs.
Cycling on the left side or on the right side of the road
Driving on the left side of the road can help the driver maneuver safely when making a left turn. This is important to achieve the turn carefully. To avoid hitting anybody walking in the street, do not drive the opposite way. Pedestrians always watch the road for the approaching vehicles, so there might be pedestrians jumping ahead of them. Generally, going with the flow of a normal system of traffic can be more predictable, the traffic lights can tell you when to stop, wait, and go.
Otherwise, staying on the right side of the road is safer to avoid dangerous passing. Bikes do not need to entirely leave the lane when it has wide space just to let a vehicle pass on its left side. For the narrow lane, driving in the center of the road is allowed despite the surrounding traffic. Cyclists are also allowed to give signals to the whole lane, as staying in the center of the narrow road is safer to be more visible to other approaching vehicles.
Conclusion:
Designated bike lanes are highly crucial because it provides road safety. This area can also help the traffic run smoothly. Without this special lane, there is always a big misperception as to where bicyclists should ride. Therefore, whether you are cycling on whichever side of the road, there are exceptions to paying attention to maintain everyone on the road safe.