Chart of the day: Stop and give way are danger signs for cyclists

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Cyclists are more likely to be injured in crashes with motor vehicles at intersections with stop or give way signs than at intersections without signage or with traffic signals, according to a new study by researchers at Queensland University of Technology.

The author of the study has suggested one reason is that cyclists and drivers often have their view obstructed when approaching a give way sign or when leaving from a stopped position.

The study also found that drivers are more likely to be at fault in crashes at intersections with stop or give way signs due to a failure to slow down or stop before entering.

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Topics: cycling, road, qld, australia

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