How Do You Share The Road With Bicycles?
Bicycle riders are required to ride as far right in the lane as possible; however, there are certain times when a bicycle can take the full lane. When you’re sharing the road with bicycles, you should always expect the rider to make sudden moves. Sharing the road safely with bicycles can be accomplished by keeping these tips in mind. Watch for bicycle riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling, especially if the rider is a child. Allow plenty of room when passing a bicycle rider. Avoid passing between a bicyclist and oncoming vehicles on a two-lane road. Slow down and allow vehicles to pass. Then move to the left to allow plenty of room to pass the rider safely. Watch out for bikes coming out from driveways or from behind parked cars or other obstructions. Honk your horn briefly as a signal that you’re going to pass if you are about to pass a bicycle on a narrow roadway and you think the rider does not know you’re coming. Do not blast your horn; it may startle or intim
