While riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other
times of poor visibility:
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Ride slowly.
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Avoid areas of heavy traffic, dark areas, and roads
with speed limits over 35 mph.
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Avoid road hazards.
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If possible, ride on routes already familiar to you.
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Obey traffic signs and signals
-Bicycles must drive like the other
vehicles if they are to be taken
seriously by the motorists
Never ride against traffic-
Motorists aren’t looking for
bicyclists on the wrong side
of the road.
Choose best way to turn left -
There are two ways to make a
left turn. #1 Like an auto -
Signal, move into the left lane
and turn left. #2 Like a
pedestrian - Ride straight to
the far side crosswalk. Walk
your bike across.
Don’t pass on the right -
Motorists may not look for or
see a bicycle passing on the
right.
Go slow on sidewalks -
Pedestrians have the right of
way. By law, you must give
pedestrians audible warning
when you pass. Don’t cross
driveways or intersections
without slowing to a walkers’
pace and looking very
carefully for traffic (especially
traffic turning right on a
green light).
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