Making sure that others can see you is vital for your safety. Bright clear lights are essential and keep them in good working order and turned on even in the day if the light is poor and the sky is overcast, and of course always have them on in the rain and at night. Accidents are nearly always caused by another road user not seeing you. So make sure that you can be easily seen is the best tip.

Wear suitable clothing that doesn't flap about and could get tangled in the wheels or handlebars and that will give you free movement to operate your bike without restrictions. Our electric bikes ar particularly fast and powerful and the wind rushing past will soon make you cold. So wrap up warm in this cold weather. The best clothing for an delectric bike is reflective yellow safety Jackets Tabards and Gloves. These are illuminated by car headlights and even in the day time make these reflective clothes you stand out on the road.

When riding you should always be thinking about your safety, and what is likely to happen. Keel a good look out all around you and be aware of the traffic in front at the sides and behind you. This may seem a lot to do, but after a while it will become second nature and you will do it automatically without trying.

Never assume that the motorists will see you or give way to you, although of course they should.

Practice riding your electric bicycle with one arm out so you feel comfortable giving clear signals and then when riding you will feel completely at ease giving good clear signals, this will keep you safe and you will feel much more at ease in traffic. And the drivers will know what you intend to do and make room for you on the road. This all makes a much less stressful journey and you will enjoy it more.