Avoid road hazards
Bicycles must be driven like other vehicles if they are to be taken seriously by motorists. Never ride against traffic.
Watch for sewer grates, slippery manhole covers, oily pavement, gravel and ice. Cross railroad tracks at right angles. For better control as you move across bumps and other hazards, stand up on your pedals.
Use hand signals
Ride a well-equipped bike
Hand signals tell motorists what you intend to do. For turn signals, point in the direction of your turn. Signal as a matter of courtesy and safety and as required by law.
Outfit your bike with a good bike lock, tool kit, fenders, and bike bags. Use a bright headlight and taillight at night and when visibility is poor.
Ride consistently
Dress appropriately
Ride as close as practical to the right. Exceptions: when traveling at the normal speed of traffic, avoiding hazardous conditions, preparing to make a left turn, or using a one-way street.
Wear a hard-shell helmet whenever you ride (required by law for cyclists under 18 years old). Wear light-colored clothes at night. Make yourself as visible as possible.
Choose the best way to turn left
Get a green light
There are two ways to make a left turn: 1) Like an auto: look back, signal, move into the left lane, and turn left. 2) Like a pedestrian: ride straight to the far-side crosswalk, then walk your bike across, or queue up in the traffic lane.
If you come to a red light and see this symbol on the street, position your bike directly over it. Wait, and soon the light will turn green! If a car is already there, it will activate the light for you.
Use caution when passing
Go slow on sidewalks
Stay out of the driver’s right-hand “blind spot.” Be careful when overtaking cars while in a bike lane; drivers don’t always signal when turning. Other things to be alert for: car doors and cars pulling out from side streets or driveways.
Pedestrians have the right of way on walkways. You must give an audible warning when you pass. Cross driveways and intersections at a walker’s pace and look carefully for traffic.
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