CAN-BIKE
Safety Tips
CAN-BIKE TIP
#7
Going…going,
gone! When one lane disappears, use the other one
Highway
Traffic Acts across Canada tell all vehicle users to occupy any
part of a lane when safety warrants it. Bikes are vehicles too.
In the event of parked vehicles, construction, snow banks, etc.
If the lane is obstructed and there is not enough room to share
the lane while passing the obstruction, take the whole lane to prevent
vehicles from passing too close.
- Look
well ahead when you ride and pre-plan your position on the road.
- Shoulder
check first to make sure there is room and then signal before
taking the lane.
- Shoulder
check again to make sure the drivers behind you respect your intention.
- Take
the centre of the lane and ride in a straight line.
- Repeat
2 & 3 and return to the right most side of the lane when the
obstruction is passed.
Maintain
room to manoeuvre between your bike and the passing vehicle. Do
not rely on the motorist’s judgement. Use your own. Let others
behind you know what you are doing. Communicate with eye contact
and hand signals. And even a wave of thanks.
Drivers:
Be alert to road conditions and considerate of two-wheeled road
users. Stay a safe distance behind cyclists and pass only when safe
to do so – do not pass too close to cyclists
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