An increasingly popular mode of transportation
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Americans are taking to the roadways on bicycles in growing numbers, whether to commute, for exercise or just for fun. In all 50 states, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists, but for obvious reasons are more vulnerable to injury or death when involved in an accident on the roadway. While falls are the most common type of bicycle accident, the most dangerous accidents occur when cyclists and motor vehicles collide.