1. Ride on the right
Ride in the same direction as traffic; stay far enough away from curb to avoid hazards
Ride in the right third of the right-most lane that goes in the direction you are going
Take the entire lane if traveling the same speed as traffic or in a narrow lane
2. Visibility
Always ride in or near a travel lane; stay visible by riding where drivers are looking
Wear bright clothing at night as well as during the day
Do not pass on the right; motorists are not looking for other vehicles there
3. Parked cars
Ride in a straight line, not in and out of parked cars on the side of the road
Beware of cars merging into the roadway from a parallel parking position
Always ride far enough away from parked cars to avoid opening doors
4. Take the lane
If there is insufficient road width for cyclists and cars
When you're traveling the same speed as other traffic or if hazards narrow theroad
Before intersections and turns to assert your position on the roadway
5. Extra-wide lanes
Do not ride completely to the right; you're more visible 3 to 4 feet away from traffic
Also, tight-turning cars and cars entering will be more likely to see you before they turn
Be careful of motorists passing on the right around left-turning vehicles
Tip courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists (bikeleague.org).
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