Contents:
- Medical Video: What It's Like Falling Off A Motorcycle at 90MPH (Yamaha Fz-07)
- Some things you can do when falling from a bicycle
- 1. Slowly unconscious
- 2. Check the condition of the body
- 3. Check the bicycle
- It is important to prepare before cycling
Medical Video: What It's Like Falling Off A Motorcycle at 90MPH (Yamaha Fz-07)
Many things must be done immediately when you hit or fall off a bicycle. Panic, startled and certainly sick may accompany the moment after you fall. There are a number of things that can be done just after you fall or have a bicycle accident. Good, see the explanation below.
Some things you can do when falling from a bicycle
1. Slowly unconscious
The first thing you can do when falling off a bicycle is to slowly realize and look around. Then feel, whether by moving the head up, down, right and left, is there pain or not.
2. Check the condition of the body
Before trying to get up and continue something else, you can try checking your body. Can you feel all of your limbs, is there pain in a particular part, and finally, is there blood coming out of the body? If you feel one of them, don't risk too much. Instead, ask for help and don't forget to make sure that all of your bone joints are moving and able to support your weight.
It is recommended not to force yourself to stand and walk when the wound or pain that you feel is severe. Here are some common ways you should know when asking for help if you can't move:
- Try screaming or making noise to attract the attention of people around to help you
- Use the telephone to contact a relative, friend or neighbor. If you get hurt, call 118 or 119 to ask for help from an ambulance
3. Check the bicycle
If you feel that you can get up enough and you are not seriously injured, please try to check the entire condition of the bike. Normally, if the impact or bicycle is hard enough to fall, the condition of the damaged bicycle will be easily visible. It is recommended to check the tires, disc brakes or are there bicycle wheel spokes sticking out.
If a bicycle feels unusable, it's a good idea to walk or guide the bike back. From here you can decide whether the bicycle can still be paddled or you need help.
It is important to prepare before cycling
It's good, before cycling to prepare all your needs and safeguards to prevent accidents. Moreover, when you plan a trip like cycling on a hill or in the forest. Don't forget to always carry simple bicycle repair tools such as a backup chain, a backup tube, a mini tire pump, and the most important is first aid (First Aid in Accidents). Because, it can reduce and help you at times that are not desirable, for example, like crashing or falling from a bicycle.
Palso make sure if you wear cycling equipment such as helmets, knee and elbow protectors for your own safety.
