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Skate safety: 10 Ways to Not Get Hit Collision Type No. 6
How to avoid this collision: 1. Don't skate on the sidewalk. When you come off the sidewalk to cross the street, you're invisible to turning motorists. 2. Get a headlight. If you're riding at night, you should absolutely use a front headlight. 3. Wear something bright, even during the day. It may seem silly, but skaters are relatively small and easy to miss even during the day. Yellow or orange reflective vests really make a big difference. Reflective leg bands are also helpful and inexpensive. 4. Don't pass on the right. Don't overtake slow-moving vehicles on the right. Doing so makes you invisible to left-turning motorists at intersections. Passing on the right means that the vehicle you're passing could also make a right turn right into you, too. 5. Slow down. If you can't make eye contact with the driver (especially at night), slow down so much that you're able to completely stop if you have to. Sure, it's inconvenient, but it beats getting hit. (Go to Collision Type No. 7)
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