CAN-BIKE
Safety Tips
CAN-BIKE TIP
#4
Please Don’t
Squeeze
Collisions with
trucks are often fatal. Here’s what you should do:
ALERT
For drivers of
trucks, buses, vans, SUV’s and motor homes:
Your
vehicle takes up the full width of a lane so it is not safe to share
the lane with a cyclist. You must change lanes to safely pass a
cyclist or stay behind. Never attempt to overtake a cyclist in the
same lane. Remember: cyclists may ride faster than you think. Check
blind spots often and avoid cutting off a cyclist on a turn. Please
don’t squeeze. Leave room to breathe.
For cyclists:
Large
vehicles take up the full width of a lane so it is not safe to try
and share the lane with them. Stay well behind large vehicles and
never squeeze through between the vehicle and the curb. Large vehicles
have HUGE blind spots. The driver may not see you, and they will
not hear your bell, so always stop or slow down to stay well behind
a vehicle when it is turning right. Please don’t squeeze. Leave
room to breathe.
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safe cycling skills program is the standard for bicycle education
across Canada. CAN-BIKE Courses teach riding skills, traffic analysis
skills, and collision avoidance techniques. They also provide the
basics on safe equipment, and a basic bike inspection. Regardless
of your experience, CAN-BIKE will make your cycling more effective,
and give you a greater sense of confidence and control in traffic.
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Transportation program.
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