Ride Illinois has developed a series of ads focused on reducing crashes on Illinois roadways. These images and videos were developed with generous support from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and have sparked quite a bit of conversation on social media!
Data has shown that the number of bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries on Illinois roadways, unfortunately, continues to increase. We created these assets to educate roadway users and reduce crashes. The goal of this campaign is to educate both motorists and people on bicycles about the common causes of crashes and ways to avoid them.
All topics addressed by this campaign are included in our free, online resource. Please visit BikeSafetyQuiz.com to take the quizzes today!
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When a motorist misjudges a cyclist’s speed and turns right directly in front of her, this is called a Right Hook. This is a dangerous situation and one that can easily be avoided if the motorist waits for the cyclist to clear the intersection before making the right turn.
Why is that cyclist riding in right in the middle of the lane?! At intersections and in narrow lanes, that’s the safest place for the cyclist to be! This temporary maneuver is called Taking the Lane and is meant to keep the cyclist safe when there’s not sufficient space for a car and bike within a lane. If traffic starts to build behind the cyclist, the cyclist should pull off the road, when safe to do so, and allow the motorists to pass.
Cyclists that ride close to trucks, buses, and other large vehicles may not be visible in the vehicle’s mirrors. Cyclists should leave plenty of space when biking near larger vehicles in order to avoid this blindspot, commonly referred to as The No Zone. If a cyclist can’t see the vehicle’s mirrors, he can’t be seen by the driver.
When riding their bike on the road, some people like to be “magnets to the curb”. But is that the safest approach? Check out this short video to learn the proper way to proceed through an intersection in this situation.
It’s a tie!!! What to do now!?! When two roadway users arrive at stop signs at the SAME TIME, how should they proceed? Per the Illinois Vehicle Code, “when 2 vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.“
Protect your brain and wear that helmet properly when riding your bike – no matter the distance! We added a little humor to this video, but we really want people on bikes to wear their helmets properly. Learn how to fit your helmet and additional safety tips from League of American Bicyclists.
Illinois law requires motorists to allow at least 3 feet of space when passing a person on a bike.
Be extra careful near trucks and other large vehicles! When on a bike in this situation, which roadway position is safer: A or B?
Be sure to cross railroad tracks at a 90° angle. Which path would you take? (The correct answer is 2.)
70% of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities occur after sunset. Which of these cyclists is more visible?
Biking against traffic can lead to a crash. Please ride your bike in the same direction as traffic!
Claudia sometimes bikes to the grocery store. Be sure to give Claudia plenty of space when passing in your car. 🚲 🛒 🤭 👏🏽
Phil stays active by biking on trails and roads in northern Illinois. Be sure to give Phil plenty of space when passing in your car. 👍🏼 👍🏽 👍🏾
Jessie enjoys biking with her parents on the quiet roads and trails of central Illinois. 🤗 👧🏻 👏🏻 👏🏼 👏🏽 👏🏾
Matt and Sid enjoy visiting the many, diverse neighborhoods around Chicagoland on their bikes.
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