And going through an intersection I stay where I'm visible. It took me a long time to get back on the bicycle. I was pretty scared. Pay attention to surrounding cars, she said, know what they're doing, and remember traffic rules. Bicycles may seem like pedestrian traffic, but they're subject to many of the same rules as vehicles.
Intersections are the most hazardous.
Reward considerate drivers with a smile and wave. Avoid returning rude comments or gestures to prevent escalating a negative situation. Know your skill level. Ron rides more aggressively than Donna, but that's because he can ride at traffic speed. I take up a whole lane now.