Obey all regulatory signs and traffic lights
Bicyclists must follow the same rules of the road as drivers of other vehicles.

Choose the best way to turn left
There are two ways to make a left turn:
Like an auto. Look behind, signal, move into the left lane and turn left.
Like a pedestrian. Ride straight to the far-side crosswalk. Walk your bike across.

Never ride against traffic
Motorists aren't looking for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the road or on the sidewalk. Ride with traffic.

Avoid or go-slow on sidewalks
Pedestrians have the right of way on walkways. By law, you must give pedestrians audible warning when you pass. Bicyclists are not allowed on sidewalks in certain areas.

Use hand signals
Hand signals tell motorists what you intend to do. Signal as a matter of law, courtesy and self-protection.

Ride in straight line
Whenever possible, ride in a straight line to the right of traffic and about a car door width away from parked cars.

Don't weave between parked cars
Don't ride out to the curb between parked cars unless they are far apart. Motorists may not see you when you try to move back into traffic.

Take the lane in slow traffic
Ride in the middle of the lane when you are moving at the same speed as traffic.

Watch for cars pulling out
Make eye contact with drivers. Assume they don't see you until you are sure they do.

Scan the road behind you
Learn to look back over your shoulder without losing your balance or swerving left.

Avoid road hazards
Watch out for parallel-slatted sewer grates, slippery manhole covers, oily pavement, gravel, potholes, ice. Cross railroad tracks carefully at right angles. For better control as you move across bumps and other hazards, stand up on your pedals.

Keep both hands ready to brake
You may not stop in time if you brake one-handed. Allow extra distance for stopping in the rain, since brakes are less efficient when wet.

Wear a helmet
Always wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle. Helmets dramatically reduce the risk of head injury in a bicycle accident.

Use lights at night
Always use a strong headlight and tail light at night and when visibility is poor.