 Sharing The Road
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Basic Safety Rules For The Road
1. Ride on the right
- Always ride in the same direction as traffic
- Use the lane furthest to the right that heads in the direction that you are traveling
- Slower moving cyclists and motorists stay to the right
2. On the road
- The same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclists
- Obey all traffic control devices, such as stop signs, lights, and lane markings
- Always use hand signals to indicate your intention to stop or turn
3. Always wear a properly fitting helmet
- Ensure that the helmet fits snugly and sits squarely on top of the head, not tipped back
- Always wear a helmet while riding a bike, no matter how short the trip
- After a crash or any impact that affects your helmet, whether damage is visible or not, replace it immediately
4. Ride predictably
- Ride in a straight line and don't swerve in the road or between parked cars
- Check for oncoming traffic before entering any street or intersection
- Anticipate hazards and adjust your position in traffic accordingly
5. Be visible
- Wear brightly colored clothing
- At night, use a white front light, red rear light and reflector and reflective tape or clothing
- Make eye contact with motorists to let them know you are there
Tip courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists (bikeleague.org).
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