CAN-BIKE
Safety Tips
CAN-BIKE TIP
#5
The Door Prize
The door
prize injures hundreds of cyclists each year.
First Prize:
Congratulations,
you just injured a cyclist by opening your door into traffic.
Other Prizes:
Fines
and Demerit points ($110 fine and 2 demerits in Ontario) and a quite
possibly a court case!
What to do:
Drivers/Passengers:
Look
back over your shoulder before you open your car door, every time
– Cyclists ride faster than most people think! Don’t leave
your door open in traffic.
Cyclists:
Ride
out from parked cars and maintain a straight path visible to motorists.
Watch for drivers or passengers when cars are parked or stopped
and be prepared to take evasive action. Moderate your speed in street
parking areas.
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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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