Usually on roads, there’s always tension building up between cyclists and motorists when it comes to sharing the road. While bikers swear that it is careless drivers who cause most of the accidents, car owners believe cyclists don’t respect the rules of the road.
There are products on the market such as Fly6, which is a bike light that also doubles up as a camera to encourage drivers to check their behaviour. Now TheBikeShieldApp wants to help both parties work together, offering alerts to both when either comes too close or appears in a blind spot.
The app can be used by both bicyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers. Once activated, it allows users’ smartphones to detect the presence of other commuters with the app. By placing their device in their line of sight, drivers can receive alerts around 5 to 10 seconds before a cyclist approaches.
This enables dirvers to check the position of a cyclist before they attempt a maneuver such as lane switching or pulling out at an intersection.
Check out the video below to learn about the idea behind the app:
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TheBikeShieldApp could save lives by making the excuse of ‘I didn’t see them coming’ a thing of the past. However, it also requires a high user base in order to become truly effective. It’s currently available for free on Google Play, and the company is currently working on an iOS app.
Website: www.thebikeshieldapp.com
Contact: www.twitter.com/bikeshieldapp
