Safety Advantage:
I think the biggest safety advantage is the road speed of an ebike. A faster hill climbing speed means traffic build up (at tight points) is less. I have also found drivers seem less aggrieved with higher speed bikes - happy to stay behind untill it's clear to pass. Ebikes generally have a higher speed than a conventional bike. This is most evident in hilly terrain. I often find myself overtaking ordinary bicycles (I'm not super fit) and leaving them far far behind.
Safety Disadvantage:
Weight - ebikes can be very awkward when pushing and moving about (especially ebikes fitted with SLA batteries).
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