Most accidents have several causes.  The three main categories are:

• Human error
• Mechanical fault
• Environmental problems  

By knowing the risks and your limitations you can substantially reduce the likelihood of being involved in an accident.

The majority of pedal cycle accidents occur on built up roads in daylight and involve another vehicle.  Knowing where accidents happen, what could take place and taking precautions will lessen your chance of an accident.

The most common accidents occur due to human error when:

• Turning right
• Crossing junctions
• Leaving side roads and private accesses  

Being aware that these are the locations where cyclists are at risk and knowing how to negotiate these problem locations will greatly reduce your risk of an accident.