In the hot summer, it is absolutely impossible for cyclists to pedal against the risk of heatstroke. On the contrary, it is more attractive to ride at night. Especially about three or two riders. After riding, we get together for a small time. That's what makes life comfortable.
However, although it is cool to ride at night, there are many dangerous factors hidden on the road compared with the day. To sum up, there are four "pits" for night riding. As a qualified "Night Walker", of course, we should understand clearly in order to enjoy the freedom in the night wind. Let's talk about what the "four pits" are and how to prevent them.
1. Haunting deceleration belt
If you ride on a strange road, the sudden deceleration belt will catch you by surprise. The lethality of the deceleration belt is extremely powerful, especially when you run over it at high speed without paying attention, it is likely to make you lose control and become dangerous. In the case of poor night vision, it is not easy to find, which is one of the dangers we have to guard against.
Prevention skills
Generally speaking, speed bumps are common in road crossings, industrial and mining enterprises, schools, residential areas and other sections where vehicles need to slow down and are prone to traffic accidents, but it is inevitable that there will be some settings of "not playing cards according to the routine".
Therefore, when we ride on a strange road, we should get familiar with the route slowly at the first time, ride for leisure for two or three laps, and then start to gallop quickly after confirming that there is no problem. If more than one person is invited to ride together, it is also necessary to investigate the road conditions in advance.
2. Rear that cannot be ignored
Due to the poor visibility at night, it is sometimes difficult for four-wheel car owners to notice the existence of cycling partners in front of them in the road sections without street lights. In particular, when the opposite vehicle forgets to turn off the high beam, the cyclists in front are almost equivalent to "disappearing" in the sight of the drivers behind, which greatly increases the risk of uncertainty.
Is there a "drag smell" among your teammates? In the process of "pulling the train" at night, the limited sight is also easy to make close contact with the wheels of the front and rear cars. Therefore, when riding at night, the driver's rear space is a dangerous area that is easy to ignore. If you don't pay attention, it may lead to an accident.
Prevention skills
It can be said that installing the tail light is the most effective method. When riding, it turns on for a long time or flashes, which can always remind the rear to come. You can also spend some time on clothing and equipment, and try to choose riding clothes and pants with reflective strips or large reflective areas. In addition, during night training, we should also pay attention to maintaining a certain distance between vehicles. After all, safety is the most important. Wind is not wind resistance. It's all floating clouds.
3. High beam killer
Friends who have experienced driving at night must "abhor" the abuse of high beam. It is very easy for us to judge the road conditions when we meet a vehicle with high beam driving in the opposite direction. In serious cases, our eyes will be black and we can't see anything.
Prevention skills
Since you can't afford it, you can only hide. When choosing the riding route, try to choose the section with less vehicles and open road. If there are no conditions, you can only be vigilant, slow down or stop and wait directly when necessary, so as to ensure that there is no accident when you are "blinded" by the high beam.
4. Bicycle fault
This last point may not be a dangerous situation, but it will put you in an awkward and dangerous situation, that is, vehicle failure. At ordinary times, most night riding is "light loading", and you don't take any maintenance tools with you at all. If your car breaks down during late night riding, it may really be that the sky should not be called the earth.
Prevention skills
During night riding activities, try to make friends and take care of each other to avoid isolation. Check the vehicle before departure and take the necessary tools with you. The most correct way is to take precautions.
Night riding is happy, but safety always comes first. Only by avoiding the four pits at night can we enjoy real fun.
