Biking Safety on the road

Look at the scenario and consider: What Might Happen? What Should you Do?

• Consider possible outcomes and take appropriate action.

• Ignore the scenarios.

• Wait for someone else to decide.

• Do nothing.

Look at the scenario: What Might Happen? What Should you Do?

• Option 1: Analyze the situation and take appropriate action.

• Option 2: Ignore the situation and hope for the best.

• Option 3: Consult with a colleague or expert for advice.

• Option 4: Document the scenario and report it to a supervisor.

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CCSS.4.MD.B.4

Imagine you are the cyclist at the bottom of the picture. Which of the following is a hazard that puts you at risk as a bicyclist?

• A car door opening suddenly

• A pedestrian crossing the street

• A pothole in the road

• A traffic light turning red

Courtesy: Respect other trail users; joggers, walkers, bladers, wheelchairs all have trail rights. Respect slower cyclists; yield to slower users.

• Respect other trail users; joggers, walkers, bladers, wheelchairs all have trail rights.

• Ignore slower cyclists; they should yield to faster users.

• Only cyclists have trail rights; others should give way.

• Trail users should compete for space; the fastest has the right of way.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Announce when passing: Use a bell, horn or voice to indicate your intention to pass. Clearly announce “.....................................” when passing.

• On your left

• On your right

• Behind you

• Move aside

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Yield when entering and crossing: Yield to other users at trail intersections. Slow down before intersections and when entering the trail from the road.

• Always stop at intersections regardless of traffic.

• Speed up to cross intersections quickly.

• Ignore other users at trail intersections.

• Yield to other users at trail intersections.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Pass on left: Scan ahead and behind before announcing your intention to pass another user. Allow plenty of room, about two bike lengths, before moving back to the right.

• Pass on the right and move back immediately

• Pass on left and allow plenty of room

• Pass without announcing your intention

• Pass on left and move back immediately

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CCSS.5.MD.B.2

Be predictable

• Indicate your intention to turn or pass

• Warn other users of your intentions

• Ignore other road users

• Change lanes without signaling

• Drive erratically

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

Clean up litter

• Take your trash with you

• Leave it for someone else to clean

• Bury it in the ground

• Throw it in the water

Limitations for transportation

• Most paths were not designed for high-speed, high volume traffic

• Use paths keeping in mind their recreational nature

• Paths are often too narrow for modern vehicles

• Many paths lack proper signage

• Paths are frequently obstructed by natural elements