| Cyclists / Motorists Road Relations Coalition |
| Cyclists / Motorists Road Relations Coalition |
Please consider the following motoring tips to help improve the safety of your neighbors,
relatives, friends, and others on bicycles:
FOLLOWING
Bumps, holes, debris, and the like, which would be no problem for a motorist, may be dangerous for a
cyclist – give him/her a safe distance to negotiate such hazards. Cycling is a balancing act; account for the
possibility that balance is lost in front of your vehicle – if he falls, will he fall in front of your tires? Recognize
that, under law, a cyclist can legally occupy the middle of a lane in some circumstances.
PASSING
Only attempt to pass when the roadway ahead is clear of oncoming traffic. Never attempt to pass on blind
curves or when you cannot see over the crest of a hill, or when you’re about to turn right after passing a
cyclists. When passing, give the cyclist a safe distance to continue on his course without interference.
When reasonably necessary to insure safety, sound your vehicle’s horn before passing; consider whether a
quick tap will suffice as a signal.
TURNING
Watch out for cyclists when you are turning right – a cyclist might be beside you to your right but intending
to go straight at the same intersection and will wreck if you make your turn. When turning left, be on the
lookout for oncoming cyclists, particularly if you are facing uphill – they can go faster than you might realize
when going downhill.
PARALLEL PARKING
After parallel parking, check your rearview mirrors to be sure no cyclist is approaching from behind you
before opening side doors. Car doors can open so quickly that no reaction time is provided, causing a
calamity.
IN GENERAL
Cyclists are deemed by law to be drivers of vehicles and are entitled to the same rights on the road and
owing the same responsibilities as motorists. Expect cyclists on the road. Treat them as you would any
other slow-moving vehicle.
relatives, friends, and others on bicycles:
FOLLOWING
Bumps, holes, debris, and the like, which would be no problem for a motorist, may be dangerous for a
cyclist – give him/her a safe distance to negotiate such hazards. Cycling is a balancing act; account for the
possibility that balance is lost in front of your vehicle – if he falls, will he fall in front of your tires? Recognize
that, under law, a cyclist can legally occupy the middle of a lane in some circumstances.
PASSING
Only attempt to pass when the roadway ahead is clear of oncoming traffic. Never attempt to pass on blind
curves or when you cannot see over the crest of a hill, or when you’re about to turn right after passing a
cyclists. When passing, give the cyclist a safe distance to continue on his course without interference.
When reasonably necessary to insure safety, sound your vehicle’s horn before passing; consider whether a
quick tap will suffice as a signal.
TURNING
Watch out for cyclists when you are turning right – a cyclist might be beside you to your right but intending
to go straight at the same intersection and will wreck if you make your turn. When turning left, be on the
lookout for oncoming cyclists, particularly if you are facing uphill – they can go faster than you might realize
when going downhill.
PARALLEL PARKING
After parallel parking, check your rearview mirrors to be sure no cyclist is approaching from behind you
before opening side doors. Car doors can open so quickly that no reaction time is provided, causing a
calamity.
IN GENERAL
Cyclists are deemed by law to be drivers of vehicles and are entitled to the same rights on the road and
owing the same responsibilities as motorists. Expect cyclists on the road. Treat them as you would any
other slow-moving vehicle.
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