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- Protect yourself. Be noticed. Wear bright clothing.
Have lights and reflectors on your bicycle. Wear a protective
helmet. Keep ears open to hear traffic, trains, or warnings from
others.
- Obey all traffic rules and signs. Stop at all stop signs and
signals, and yield to traffic, including pedestrians, when appropriate.
- Ride on the right side of the street (in the
same direction as automobiles). Normal positioning is 2-4 feet
from the curb or edge of roadway or a car door’s width
from parked cars.
- Position in intersection approach for intended movement.
Use rule of thirds. If turning right, use right side of lane.
If crossing intersection, use center of right through lane. If
turning left, use center of left turn lane or left side of shared
lane. When changing lanes or positioning in lanes, always check
behind for vehicles. Bike lanes, where provided, end near the
beginning of left turn lanes. Bicyclists should position themselves
in the through lane or the appropriate turn lane as they approach
the intersection.
- Position in lane for speed. If slower than other
traffic, stay to the right. If same speed as other traffic, use
center of lane. If faster than other traffic, overtake on left.
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