A new string of short videos released via the 'Look out! At Roundabouts' Facebook page aim to increase awareness and safety for cyclists and motorists when using roundabouts.
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00:00 Roundabouts are great for improving traffic flow in our towns.
00:05 But research shows roundabouts can increase collisions and danger for people on bikes.
00:11 Because for people on bikes there's no such thing as a minor prank.
00:16 Roundabouts and intersections can be deadly.
00:20 But they don't have to be.
00:22 So slow down and look out at roundabouts.
00:25 And let's make sure everyone gets home safely.
00:30 There are many things that distract and make it even harder to see people on bikes at roundabouts and intersections.
00:36 For example, other vehicles and parts of your own vehicle can impair your vision and create dangerous situations.
00:43 Lighting, signage, vegetation and other objects on or near roundabouts can hide people on bikes until it's too late to prevent a collision.
00:53 So slow down and look out at roundabouts.
00:56 Let's make sure everyone gets home safely.
00:59 There are some simple things that all road users can do to improve safety and reduce crashes at roundabouts and intersections.
01:07 Research shows the biggest danger is to bikes already circling the roundabout when they are hit by motor vehicles.
01:14 Riders should dress brightly to be seen.
01:17 Drivers should slow down and be wary.
01:20 With respect and caution we can reduce accidents.
01:23 So slow down and look out at roundabouts.
01:26 Let's make sure everyone gets home safely.
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