You should do all of the following to lesson your chances of being in a crash, except:

To minimize your risk of a crash, ensure that you are visible to other drivers, communicating your intentions to other drivers, and maintaining a cushion of space around you. You should search for, identify, and separate hazards. Be prepared to react to anything that happens.

• Be visible by wearing proper clothing and using your headlight.
• Communicate your intentions by using your turn signals and brake light.
• Search for hazards in your path.
• Hope the other drivers see you.