Biking Rules of the Road

Biking Rules of the Road

• Always wear a helmet
• Bicycle only in daylight
• Follow the rules of the road:
  • Ride on the right side of the road with traffic
  • Use hand signals
    
  • Respect traffic signals
  • Stop at all intersections
  • Stop and look both ways before entering a street
• Be extra careful around driveways
• Always stop and look left-right-left
• Listen for traffic before crossing at stop signs, stoplights and busy streets
• Check that the road is clear before turning or changing lanes.
• Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks
• Use crosswalks to get across a busy street: walk, do not ride, a bike in a busy intersection
• Watch out for opening car doors and parked vehicles pulling away from the curb.
• Ride single file with at least one bike length between cyclists.
• Walk the bike when nervous about traffic or if you are very tired

Source

National SAFE KIDS Campaign & IL Highway Safety Commission