DAY 6 Bicycle Manuale d'uso - Pagina 14

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1. Always wear a helmet - most serious cycling accidents involve the head.

2. Ride defensively - never assume the driver of a motor vehicle sees you. Try to make eye contact

with the driver of the motor vehicle.

• Watch for turning and stopping cars.

• Watch for opening car doors.

• Be especially cautious at intersections and driveways.

• Watch for hazards - pot holes, sand, curbs, railroad tracks, manhole covers.

3. Obey all traffic rules and signs.

4. Use the proper hand signals when turning and stopping.

5. Do not ride on sidewalks unless necessary - be courteous to pedestrians

6. Do not hitch rides on motor vehicles.

7. Ride in a straight line - do not weave in and out of traffic or parked cars.

8. Ride on the side of the road going the same direction as the traffic.

9. Inspect your bike before each ride and keep your bike well maintained.

1. Wear comfortable clothing but not loose clothing

2. Wear bright colored clothing

3. Wear your clothing in layers so you can add or remove it depending on the temperature.

4. Never ride with bare feet.

5. Do not wear head phones - you will not be able to hear traffic around you.

6. Use a rear view mirror to see what is going on behind you.

7. At night, wear clothing with reflective material in it

8. At night, use an appropriate lighting system

9. Use extra caution when riding at night, in rain, on snow or ice - give yourself plenty of time to stop

10. Never ride with more than one more person on your bike

11. Do not disturb wildlife

12. Slow down when approaching or overtaking another rider or pedestrian

13. Respect all public and private property

14. Be extra alert when cycling with children - make sure they know the rules!

Riding Rules