The basics are as simple as ABC (Air, Brakes, Crank/Chain/Cassette) and on some newer bikes, a Q (Quick releases): https://bikenewportri.org/abc-safetycheck/ h

The basics are as simple as ABC (Air, Brakes, Crank/Chain/Cassette) and on some newer bikes, a Q (Quick releases): https://bikenewportri.org/abc-safetycheck/ https://bikenewportri.org/abc-safetycheck/ There is also a certain matter of training --- badly bent a frame when I was young because I wasn't taught how to deal with a brake failure (rainy day and steel rims) --- the answer of course is to put one's foot up on the front wheel: https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/a/7287/7344 https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/a/7287/7344 Of course, the biggest danger could also be addressed by training --- as a part of getting a driver's license, drivers should be taught the "Dutch reach": https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/safety/dutch-reach?msockid=20fb6ad6ed296a840cdf780eeceb6bd9 https://www.theaa.com/driving-advice/safety/dutch-reach?msoc... and riding a bicycle a mile or two in practice and a use of/review of hand signals should be a part of the road test.