Ways to stay safe when cycling

The initial stage of cycling is you first learn how to ride on a tricycle, then you learn how to ride a proper bike. For all the years that followed,  you rode your bicycle on a road that is usually less busy, and when you reached your teenage years you progressed to busier roads. How can you ride safely on a busy road?
You should be aware of cycling safety tips as cycling is great but it can be dangerous in some cases. Most cyclist out there love to drift, speed and wheel off, but if care is not taken it can lead to injuries. Even great cyclists have been involved in bad accidents due to faults of careless drivers.
When you learn how to ride a bicycle the first thing you were taught was how to balance on your bike. Balancing is not just the basic but it is the main part of learning to ride. If you are not good at balancing then you need to practice a bit more before riding on busy roads. When the era of balancing is over then the time is right to go out and ride on the road. Ensure you always ride central on narrow roads and away from the pavement or gutter, and  keeping appropriate space between you and the driver is one of the most important thing to keep in mind. Another good trick is to ride towards the middle of the lane if the road is too narrow, and of course ride in the same direction with the car. When approaching a parked car it is advisable, if possible to ride at a door width from the car and in the case of HGVs, stay behind them as they may not be able to see you usually.
There are still other few basic precaution you need to take when cycling;
You should check the brakes always. Bad brakes can cause injury or serious harm to you. Make sure the brakes are tight and depending on your bike you should know when to use the front wheel brake and back wheel brake. In some road conditions, using the front wheel brake might turn your bike over, whereas the back wheel brake will stabilize the stop.
You should wear bright clothing during the day or reflective clothing at night. If cycling to work, you should try to have a bright or reflective accessories on you, don’t forget the to always wear your helmet, it might be inconvenient for your hair style but it might save your life.
Don’t use mobile phone or earphones, and if you do need to listen to music make sure you can hear the traffic because riding your bike without the ability to hear the traffic can be really dangerous.
Other tips include;  use appropriate hand signals when turning, make eye contact with drivers to be sure they notice you, use light after dark and always apply common sense as safety is more important than been right on the right side of the law.