Always ride with traffic, keeping in a single file. Leave time and room for evasive action. You are vulnerable on a bike. You have nothing to protect you if you have an accident. Always yield to cars and pedestrians.
Most accidents happen at intersections.
Stop your bike, look and listen for cars before you proceed. Use caution when pulling out from between parked cars, driveways, alleys, or entering into traffic. Attempt to make eye contact with the driver or the pedestrian. Watch out for potholes, gravel, rocks, cans, etc. Be careful of animals as they may run into your path or chase after you.