HELMETS
Always wear a  CPSC-approved helmet .  Most fatalities and serious injuries to cyclists are the result of head injuries.

RIDING
Ride as near to the right side of the road as practical. Don't show off by stunting or weaving in traffic.

VISIBILITY
Wear bright clothing when riding at dusk or dark and use a white light in front and a red reflector in the rear. Added reflective material on your clothing and bicycle is recommended when night riding is required. A flag is useful on rural road to increase visibility.

INTERSECTIONS
Always be alert at intersections for traffic conflicts.  Left turns by cyclists and right turns by motorists are the biggest problems confronting the cyclist.

LAWS
Obey all traffic control devices, such as, stop signs, traffic signals, one-way streets, etc., the same as a motor vehicle operator.

RIGHT-OF-WAY
Rules of right-of-way that apply to motor vehicles also apply to bikes. Always give pedestrians the right-of-way but don't argue with cars even when you are right.

PARKED CARS
Watch for parked cars pulling into traffic or entering the street from driveways and for doors opening on parked cars.  Don't weave between parked cars.