Sharing The Road

Ride To The Right. But, Not Too Far Right!

Here are some guidelines that will help you choose the optimum safe position on the road:

Laws

• Most bicycle laws use the same language regarding where cyclists should ride
• Directions to ride "as far to the right as practicable" appear in most laws
• No clear definition of "practicable" has been identified
  
  Safety
• Do not ride where you're subject to poor road conditions and constant hazards
• Give yourself ample room to the right to maneuver in an emergency
• Ride in the right third of the lane if there is insufficient room for lane sharing
  
  Traffic rules
• Slower moving vehicles travel to the right of faster moving ones
• Motorists are looking for other vehicles in or near the travel lanes, not against curbs
• Follow the same rules as motorists, including yielding right-of-way and signaling
  
  Wide lanes
• Ride just to the right of the travel lane to remain visible to other motorists
• Ride at least 3 feet from parked cars in all situations; consider this a right-side limit
• Always ride in a straight line; do not swerve in and out between parked cars
  
  Hazards
• If a lane narrows ahead or is blocked, signal and establish your position in traffic early
• Avoid riding where glass and other trash accumulates on the right side of roadways
• Avoid grates and gutterpans as they can cause you to crash
  
  Tip courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists (bikeleague.org).

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Sharing The Road

1. Basic Safety Rules For The Road
2. How To Drive Safely Around Cyclists
3. Always Ride On The Right
4. Ride To The Right. But, Not Too Far Right!
5. Traffic Principles To Ride By
6. Safe Lane Positioning
7. Turning Tricks
8. Safe Lane Changes & Turns
9. How To Ride In Bike Lanes
10. Hey! Obey Traffic Lights
11. Dealing With Road Rage