How to Ride a Bike Safely on the Road

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Over a half-million cyclists end up in emergency rooms each year. Lower that number by following some rules on how to stay safe while biking on the road.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A bike with working brakes
A bicycle helmet
A pair of bike gloves
Sunglasses
Knowledge of traffic laws

Step 1: Put on your helmet and glove

Put on your helmet and gloves. Always wear them when riding a bike.

Step 2: Ride with the flow of traffic

Remember always to ride with the flow of traffic, not against it.

Step 3: Stay to the right of the lane

Stay to the far right of the lane you're using. You don't have to ride in the gutter, but cars should be able to pass you on your left.

Step 4: Don't ride on sidewalks

Don't ride on sidewalks. It can surprise pedestrians, and in many places, cycling on the sidewalk is against the law.

Tip: Unless posted otherwise, cyclists have a legal right to the road, just like any car. However, many drivers don't know this. Try not to yell back at them.

Step 5: Use hand signals for turns and stops

Use hand signals to indicate turns and stops.

Step 6: Obey the rules of the road

Obey all traffic signs, signals, and laws just like any car would.

Step 7: Stop completely at red lights and stop signs

At stop signs and red lights, come to a complete stop so that you have to put your foot on the ground to keep you upright.

Step 8: Choose routes that feature bike lanes

Choose routes that feature dedicated bike lanes.

Step 9: Wear bright clothing and sunglasses

Wear bright clothing to stand out and sunglasses to protect your eyes from bugs, debris and the sun.

Step 10: Keep your tires inflated

Keep your tires properly inflated. An inflated tire is less likely to go flat. And a flat tire can ruin your day.

Step 11: Use lights when riding at night

If you're riding at night, mount a light on the back of your bike and a headlight on your handlebars.

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[AnneFTW]

"An inflated tyre is less likely to go flat." XD

[eddythehydeist]

lolol. i wish i had seen this when i was younger.

-looks at 10 yr old GIANT scar on my knee-

=_=

[zaitovssilencer]

@eddythehydeist meee toooo//// i gave a keloid

[MrXzenonx]

lol this guy is so funny :D :D

[MrXzenonx]

did she just say half million ?????? !!!!! :D *thinks again about buying a bike* !!

[MrXzenonx]

did she just say half million ?????? !!!!! :D *thinks again about buying a bike* !!

[EricSchwin22]

0:11...Why did you do this God? WHY!!!!!

[pugsarenumba1]

When they say not to ride on the sidewalk, it doesn't make alot of sense that the girl would just let the bike hit her.

[JimexJimex]

@Howcast

Dear Howcast Staff, you have discredited yourself:

by not knowing the proper way to secure the helmet (one in video is way too loose);

by not knowing the proper way to make hand signal. The bent arm is made by the LEFT arm, not the right arm.

by presenting incomplete information: In most states, mandatory helmet laws are for MINORS ONLY.

by having the cyclist actor to act foolishly, thus making a joke out of all cyclists.

Shame on you, Howcast.

[FebalanceChaosCrew]

@Routanne what?

[Routanne]

@FliegenCockatiel Theirs... hahah