Are you concerned about bicycling in traffic? Worried about getting hit by a car? Over the years, I have been hit about five times. I have not sustained any injuries in car/bike crashes, and I will share some advice.

1. Make sure to wear a helmet- You never know what the future brings, please wear a helmet just in case.

2. Stay calm - Don't panic, everything will be ok. 

3. Stay up not down - You never want to be under a car. Try to stay on top of the car, by jumping on the hood ( or any other part of the car.

4. Relax until the car stops - Don't do anything until the car comes to a stop.

A few years ago I was hit on my bicycle by a car driven by a student of mine in the Bahamas. He hit me at a roundabout and totaled by rear wheel, and did not stop...actually he accelerated after impact. I jumped off the bike and landed on the hood of the car and went for a little ride. Eventually he stopped and apologized. Please see the below pictures of my bike after the accident.