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Riding at Night
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Check to make sure
your bike’s front and rear lighting are working properly.
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Check to make sure your bike’s reflectors are in place.
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Wear reflective clothing and make sure accessories have reflectors.
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Wear an approved helmet with reflective tape on front and back.
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Never let children ride at night.
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Watch for pedestrians.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Riding on the Road
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Yield to pedestrians.
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Stop for Stop signs and traffic lights.
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Signal turns with hand signals.
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Be aware of hazardous surfaces like potholes, cracks, and uneven surfaces.
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Travel with traffic. Never ride against traffic.
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Know and follow the rules of the road.
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Be extra cautious at intersections, look well ahead and scan intersections before crossing.
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When you get off and walk your bike, you are considered a pedestrian, not a vehicle.
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Never ride bike across railroad tracks-always walk across.
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Watch for loose gravel when going around corners or curves.
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Be aware of parked cars, people could be inside about to open door or pull out onto road.
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Use bike lanes when available.
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Never ride with headphones.
