Bicycle Safety.
[From Maryland State Highway Administration] The primary impetus for paved roads was for the safe travel of bicycles! More and more people are taking to two-wheel rather than four for recreation, exercise and daily travel. Bicycles are entitled to Maryland’s non-interstate roadways, just as cars are! Bicycles are subject to the same laws and need to obey the same traffic devices as vehicles.
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Tips for Drivers
* Leave at least three feet of passing space between the right side of your vehicle and a bicyclist.
* Reduce your speed when passing a cyclist, especially if the roadway is narrow.
* Children on bicycles are often unpredictable in their actions. Expect the unexpected.
For the cyclist
* Ride in the same direction as traffic.
* Cyclists are subject to the same rules and regulations as motor vehicles.
* Obey all road signs and signals.
* Wear your helmet correctly – at the front of the head and not tilted back.
* Wear reflective gear after dark and have a light on your bike.
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