Bicycling Safety Tips
BE
SEEN:
Ride in
a position where drivers
can see you and wear bright clothing. Use
reflective tape and/or clothing to add visibility. A reflective leg
band can be used to increase visibility and help keep your pant leg
out of the chain. Make
eye contact with drivers. Motorists may not notice you if you are
coming from behind them at intersections on the sidewalk.
BE
PREDICTABLE:
Make
your intentions clear to motorists and pedestrians.
Check
behind you when turning and scan ahead for potholes, debris, sewer
grates, or animals.
THINK
AHEAD:
Anticipate
what drivers, pedestrians, and other bicyclists will do.
Watch
for turning vehicles and those pulling out of driveways!
Slow
down and use caution at all intersections.
Watch
out for sun glare during dusk and dawn hours of riding. It can
greatly impair drivers' vision! RIDE
READY:
Check
tire air
pressure, test brakes, chains should run smoothly, and quick release
wheel levers must be closed tight, with lever tips facing the back
of the bike. Check to make sure that the handlebars, front fork,
and pedals are not loose. If problems exist, then DO NOT RIDE THE
BIKE until it is repaired.
Carry
repair and emergency supplies.
Wear
a helmet!
BE
LEGAL:
Review
the laws before venturing out. They exist to ensure that all users
of the roads and sidewalks are safe. Bay Village bike laws can be found here: http://laws.villagebicycle.org or are available in brochure format at Bay Village City Hall, Bay
Village Library, and Village Bicycle Cooperative. Bay Village bike laws for roads are the same as state laws except that you cannot text and bike, you cannot have more than one earbud in your ear if you have on headphones, and you must ride single-file on Lake Rd.
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