1-in-8 drivers on Irish roads has had a near miss or even a collision with a cyclist in the last 2 years.
The research from the AA shows more men than women had such an experience with vulnerable road users like cyclists, pedestrians or animals.
17 percent of cyclist-related incidents happened in wet weather conditions.
Dublin had the highest rate of collisions or near misses with people on bikes followed by Galway and Wicklow.
Miriam O’Neill from AA Roadwatch has some advice for motorists.
“So we would be urging motorists out there to make sure they check their mirror before moving lanes, be very, very conscious of your blind spot as well” she said.
“If you are approaching cyclists, to make sure you give them that wide birth; give them at least a metre”.
“And also….to expect the unexpected” she added.
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