2- Bright yellow vest (orange if last in line)
3- Properly fitted bike
4- Check A,B,C’s
- A = Air – Proper tire inflation
- B = Brakes – Check to see both front and rear brakes work
- C = Chain and crank
*If any of these items are not in working order, repair or if unable to repair – choose another bike
A bicycle is defined as a vehicle. The operator of a vehicle is granted the same rights and subject to the same duties of the driver of any other vehicle.
Ride with Traffic: Always ride on the right side of the road going in the same direction as other traffic. Ride as far to the right as practicable (not as far right as possible). Practicable means safe and reasonable.
When is it not practicable?
1- When passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction
2- When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or driveway
3- When reasonably necessary to avoid unsafe conditions (fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, or surface hazards).
Hand Signals: Bicyclists are required to use the same hand signals as motorists. Hand signals are required within 50 feet of your turn.
Hand Signals for turning and stopping:
Left turn = Point left hand to the left with arm parallel to the ground
Stop = Point left hand down toward the ground. Shoulder to elbow parallel to the ground and elbow to hand straight down
Right turn = Point left hand from elbow to hand straight upward. elbow to shoulder parallel to the ground.
****Alternate Right turn – Point right hand with arm parallel to the ground to the right.
Passing: A motorist passing a bicyclist in the same lane must give the bicyclist at least 3 feet of clearance and maintain that clearance until safely past. Bicyclist must do the same when passing.
Biking at Night: Requires at least one white front headlight and a red rear reflector. The white front headlight must be visible to others at least 500 feet away. The red rear reflector must be visible to others between 50 and 500 feet away. A red steady or flashing light may be used in addition to the required reflector.
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