What is the most frequent type of accident that a cyclist can suffer?
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Los **cyclists** are especially vulnerable to certain types of accidents due to their fragility and lower visibility on the road. Among the most common accidents they suffer, the **fronto-lateral collision with another vehicle** stands out. This type of accident occurs mainly on **straights and junctions**, where it is more likely that a cyclist will collide with another vehicle.
The causes of these collisions can be either errors by the cyclists, such as **distractions** or failing to obey traffic signals, or errors by the drivers of other vehicles, such as **driving too fast** or performing **improper overtaking**.
To reduce the risk of being run over, drivers must leave enough space when overtaking cyclists and be especially careful in conditions of **poor visibility** or when there are parked vehicles, since cyclists may suddenly appear.
In short, the **fronto-lateral collision** is the most frequent accident for cyclists, and both cyclists and drivers must take precautions to avoid it.
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