>Always look backward before doing anything else or if a car is approaching. Better yet, get a rear-view mirror that attaches to your helmet or handlebars so y

>Always look backward before doing anything else or if a car is approaching. Better yet, get a rear-view mirror that attaches to your helmet or handlebars so you don't have to turn your full head around. It's been a huge improvement for me since I've gotten it and when I ride shared bikes without mirrors I really notice how much I've come to rely on them.