The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Department of Transportation encourages motorists to help prevent cyclist injuries. Watch for sudden behavior changes, especially at intersections. Signal your turns well before an intersection so cyclists know where they need to be. Avoid passing bicyclists just before a stop light or sign because this may create an atmosphere of unnecessary hostility. Do not honk unnecessarily.
Cyclists can see and hear motor vehicles.
Honking merely jars their nerves and may actually cause an accident. Give cyclists plenty of room to react. Follow and pass at a safe distance. Always look in your left side view mirror before you open a parked car door. Check for bicyclists to help prevent an accident.