10. Parked vehicles can be dangerous - keep a close eye on people
who are in or approaching parked cars who may open their doors, or
pull out into traffic without even seeing you. Always be aware of this
common situation when riding on streets where there are parked cars.
11. Ride defensively. Assume that people with whom you are sharing
the road are so absorbed with what they are doing and where they are
going that they are unaware of you.
12. Ride in designated bike lanes or bike paths or on the right side of
the road, in the same direction as car traffic and as close to the edge
of the road as safely possible.
13. Stop at stop signs and traffic lights. Slow down and look both
ways at traffic intersections. Observe and yield the right of way.
Remember that it will take longer to cross streets when pulling a trailer
because of the trailer’s weight and length.
14. Use hand signals for turning and stopping. Learn the local vehicle
code for the correct signals.
15. Never ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and emer-
gency vehicle sirens, and distract you from concentrating on what’s
going on around you.
16. Never carry a passenger.
17. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision, or does not
allow your complete control of the bicycle.
18. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.
19. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. They can cause you injury
and damage your bike.
20. Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise
people with whom you are sharing the road.
21. Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
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