The bicycle offers no protection to the operator in the event of an accident. Most studies have concluded that more than half of bicycle accidents are simple falls from the machine, involving no other vehicle, and usually little or no injury. In the event of an accident, the use of a helmet is by far the most important injury prevention measure that the cyclist can take. When travelling on the road, cyclists have all the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. If a cyclists acts like a vehicle - signalling turns, turning from the correct lanes, and stopping at red lights, drivers can predict what they ll do.
Drivers can anticipate a cyclist s moves and plan accordingly.
How to Ride in Traffic Where to Ride Rules of the road dictate that slower traffic stays right and must give way to faster traffic when safe and practical. Cyclists should therefore ride close to the right hand road edge as practical when it is safe to do so, unless they are turning left or going faster than other vehicles. When Going Straight Ride in a straight line at least half a metre from the curb to avoid curbside hazards, using the right-hand lane. Around Parked Cars Ride in a straight line at least one metre away from parked cars to avoid opening car doors. Don t move in and out of spaces between parked cars, continue travelling in a straight line.