Cyclists and car drivers sharing the same roads causes some problems. What are the problems and what can be done to reduce them?

It is true that when motorists and

cyclists

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share the same

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,

accidents

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involving these

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users are common.

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is a serious issue, there are measures that can be implemented to reduce the dangers. The major problem is the likelihood of

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on

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which are used by both

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and

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drivers

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.

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accidents

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frequently result in grave injuries, particularly to

cyclists

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who are particularly vulnerable, even when wearing a helmet for head protection.

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cyclists

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are sometimes responsible for causing

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when they do not abide by the rules of the

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, motorists often fail to be aware of other

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users.

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,

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drivers

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may not leave enough room when they overtake

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, or they may turn left or right without realising that

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could put a cyclist at risk. Since cars frequently travel at high speeds,

cyclists

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have little chance to react in

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situations. In order to reduce the number of

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accidents

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and save lives, national and local authorities across the world have adopted two general types of policies.

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, many governments have prioritised expenditure on

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safety. They have invested in transport infrastructure by measures

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as upgrading and expanding public transport provision and constructing dedicated cycle lanes on busy

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.

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, authorities have introduced restrictions on

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drivers

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. London,

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, has imposed a congestion charge to discourage motorists from entering the centre. Traffic calming in cities and installing speed cameras

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make the

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safer for

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. In conclusion,

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there are real dangers when

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drivers

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and

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use the same

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, steps can be taken to reduce these risks.