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Warn other
traffic when stopping or turning by signaling with your
left hand and arm. |
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Ride as near
to the right side of the road as possible and travel in
the same direction as vehicles. |
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Be careful
when passing parked vehicles or vehicles traveling in
the same direction. |
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Don't operate
more than two bicycles side-by-side. |
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Don't ride
double on bicycles not built to carry two people, and
ride only on the bicycle's regular seat! |
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Don't "hitch"
onto any other vehicle. |
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Don't carry
packages that prevent you from keeping at least one hand
on the bike's handlebars. |
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Always be
alert for traffic from all directions. |
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Before
leaving a driveway, alley, or when crossing a street or
road, STOP and look both ways. Wait for motor vehicles
and pedestrians to pass. |
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Let
pedestrians go first at street crossings and on
sidewalks. |
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Get out of
the street or roadway when you hear an emergency
vehicle's siren. |
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Don't race
with others on a public street or roadway. |
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Don't play
riding games in the street or roadway. |
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Always keep
your bicycle in good condition. You bike needs to have
brakes that will skid the brake wheel on dry, level
pavement. |
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To operate
after dark, your bicycle must have a white light mounted
on the front which can be seen at least 500 feet away,
and a red light mounted on the rear that can be seen at
least 500 feet away with a red reflector that can be
seen at least 300 feet away. |
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Wearing your
bike helmet can save your life. |
