It would be great to be able to ride bikes all day, but most of us have jobs and responsibilities that require us to spend nearly as much, if not more, time behind the wheel of a car than on a bicycle. And as a cyclist, there are few things you can do while driving to make roads safer.
Here are five things I’ve started doing in an effort to make roads safer for other cyclists.
1. Give cyclists a full lane when you pass
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Thankfully, many municipalities now have laws that require vehicles to give cyclists a minimum of 3ft/1m when passing. Keep in mind that three feet is a minimum safety requirement and that passing a cyclist as you would any other vehicle will improve safety.
So don’t be a sheep; be the Border Collie — "herd" other motorists in the direction you want them to go. Take the initiative and give fellow cyclists the lane when you pass them and drivers behind you will feel inclined to do the same.
This will also reinforce the concept that bicycles are entitled to the same respect as all other vehicles.
2. Think like a cyclist, not a driver
3. Practice and preach the 'Dutch Reach'
4. Be an advocate
5. Be a witness
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