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Bicyclist

Manual

OREGON

2000

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Summary of Contents for 2000

Page 1: ...Bicyclist Manual OREGON 2000 ...

Page 2: ...bicycling are found in Chapter 814 of the Oregon Revised Statutes You can obtain additional copies of this brochure by contacting your local DMV office or by writing Traffic Safety Section Mill Creek Office Park 555 13th Street NE Salem OR 97310 Phone 503 986 4190 Parents of younger riders may wish to teach them a more defensive style of riding For this audience ODOT publishes a booklet called Say...

Page 3: ...re more likely to fall or hit fixed objects such as a mailbox or a parked car To avoid these crashes follow PRINCIPLE 1 maintain control of your bicycle Never ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs DUII laws apply when you re riding a bicycle Most crashes with motor vehicles happen at road intersections and driveways where bicyclists and motorists cross paths To avoid these crashes fol...

Page 4: ... and saddle bags let you carry a load while keeping your hands on the handlebars for steering and braking Lights are required by law when riding after dark You or your bicycle must have a white light visible at least 500 feet to the front and a red light or reflector visible at least 600 feet to the rear These are the minimum require ments More power ful lights will make you more visible to others...

Page 5: ...duties as other road users With a few exceptions the rules of the road for drivers apply to you Consult the Oregon Driver s Manual to become familiar with these rules The most important rule to remember is ride on the right in the same direction as the traffic next to you It s the law This way you will be seen by others When drivers enter a road change or cross lanes they know where to look for po...

Page 6: ...car To avoid conflicts with right turning cars On a one way street you may ride on the left as long as you are riding with traffic The above exceptions also apply to riding in a bike lane Road surface hazards Keep an eye on the road ahead Avoid running over potholes gravel broken glass drainage grates puddles you can t see through or other unsafe road conditions But first look over your shoulder t...

Page 7: ... from passing you when there isn t room You should also take the lane when you re traveling at the same speed as traffic This will keep you out of motorists blind spots and reduce conflicts with right turning traffic Ride in a straight line This will make you more visible to motorists Don t weave in and out of parked cars you may disappear from motorists sight and get squeezed when you need to mer...

Page 8: ...e left side of the lane on a two lane road or into the left lane or the center turn lane 1 You should be positioned so cars going straight through can t pass you on the left Yield to on coming cars before turning If you are riding in a bike lane or on a road with several lanes you need to look and signal each time you change lanes Never make a left turn from the right side of the road even if you ...

Page 9: ...cross traffic to the correct lane use the cross walk instead Use hand signals when turning Signal before making a turn to warn traffic behind you To signal a left turn look behind you then hold your left arm out To signal a right turn either hold your right arm out or hold your left arm up with bent elbow You don t have to keep your arm out through the turn you may need both hands on the handlebar...

Page 10: ...ays a risk of being hit by a motorist who isn t obeying the laws or who simply didn t see you So ride cautiously because cars waiting at stop signs at driveways or parking spaces may suddenly pull out in front of you 1 Also look out for cars that have just passed you and may turn right 2 and cars across the street that may turn left in front of you 3 Be prepared to stop suddenly or to take other e...

Page 11: ...fe usually 3 5 years When you buy a new helmet look for the label or sticker indicating it meets the CPSC safety standard Proper fit is important too For a detailed brochure contact the Bicyclist Safety Program address front cover Finally if you crash or fall inspect your helmet if there are signs of damage replace it because it may no longer protect you PRACTICES TO AVOID Now that you know what t...

Page 12: ...ng for 15 to 20 of all crashes with cars Riding against traffic is often based on the fear of traffic hitting you from Driver A Driver B Pr im ar y F i e l d o f V i e w P r i m a r y F i e l d o f V i e w WRONG WAY RIGHT WAY Hazards of wrong way riding driver A is looking for traffic on the left driver B is looking for traffic ahead in both cases a wrong way bicyclist is not in the driver s main ...

Page 13: ...ollision with cyclists riding in the proper direction The problem is made worse when riding the wrong way on one way streets you can t see signs and traffic signals A FEW MORE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Railroad tracks Cross railroad tracks carefully Watch for uneven pavement and grooves that could catch a wheel Keep control of your bicycle One way is to rise up from your saddle and bend your arms and...

Page 14: ...ally when bicyclists ride against the flow of car traffic If you do ride on a sidewalk try to ride in the same direction as traffic next to you and adjust your riding habits for the safety of all sidewalk users by following these guidelines Slow down at driveways and street crossings if a car is coming If you go too fast drivers will not see you they are looking for pedestrians nearby not a fast m...

Page 15: ...ormation If someone has been struck by a car ask the driver for name and address vehicle registration number driver s license number and insurance policy company and number Oregon law requires motor vehicle owners to carry insurance that covers injuries to bicyclists and pedestrians and to have proof of insurance Don t discuss fault immediately after the collision Make sure to write down what you ...

Page 16: ... 774 8184 Keizer 503 393 1608 Lake Oswego 503 635 0270 Linn County 541 967 3979 Marion County 503 588 5036 Multnomah County 503 988 5050 http www2 co multnomah or us transportation serv13 htm Portland 503 823 2925 Salem 503 588 6211 Springfield 541 726 3683 State highway in Portland area 503 731 3262 Washington County 503 846 3969 STATEWIDE AND LOCAL BICYCLE MAPS LOCATION PHONE WEBSITE To make sug...

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