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RULES FOR SAFE RIDING
Know and observe local bicycle riding laws
Most state and local areas have specific laws for cyclists, and you should follow them.
Local cycling clubs or your state’s Department of Transportation (or equivalent) should
be able to supply this information to you. The requirements
for items such as lights and reflectors change between areas, so check ahead.
These are a few of the more important rules of riding:
• Use proper hand signals.
• Ride single file when riding with other cyclists.
• Ride on the correct side of the road; never go against traffic.
• Ride defensively; expect the unexpected. A cyclist is hard to see, and many drivers
simply are not trained to recognize the rights and special considerations
of a bicycle rider.
Watch for cars, pedestrians, and other obstacles
Watch for and avoid potholes, drain grates, soft or low
shoulders, and other deviations which could impact your
wheels or cause them to slip. When crossing railroad tracks
or drain grates, do so carefully at a 90° angle (Figure 8). If
you are not sure of riding surface conditions, walk your bike.
If a car suddenly enters your lane, or someone unexpectedly
opens the door of a parked car, you could be involved in a
serious accident. Mount a horn or bell on your bicycle, and
use it to alert others of your approach.
Wear a helmet and proper cycling clothes
Wear a helmet that meets CPSC or CE safety testing
standards (Figure 9); it may help prevent injury.
Helmets should be removed when not riding the bicycle. If
the helmet is caught, stuck on, or stuck between objects, the
wearer could choke.
Wear protective clothing including helmet, eye protection,
and gloves. Avoid loose-fitting pants that could get caught in
the chain.
Also wear light, bright, and reflective clothing to make
yourself more visible, especially at night.
Change your riding to be safe in variable
conditions
Ride carefully in wet weather
No brakes, whatever their design, work as effectively in wet weather as they do in dry.
Even properly aligned, lubricated, and maintained brakes require greater lever pressure