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Cycling Safety

Be visible - wear bright clothes during the day, light clothing at night

Eye to eye - establish eye contact with drivers, especially those making turns or pulling into traffic

Follow the rules - bicycles must follow the same regulations as cars

Be wary - watch for potholes, cars backing out of driveways, vehicles turning across your path, or car doors suddenly opening in front of you

Signal - learn and use hand signals so other drivers know what you are doing

Keep watch - practice "shoulder checking" out of traffic first before glancing over the left shoulder to see what traffic is doing behind you

Wear a helmet - 85% head injuries can be prevented by wearing a bicycle helmet

Right bicycle - when purchasing a bike, make sure it is the right size for you