yourAAA member news+tips+benefits GOOD DIRECTIONS Share the road E
ven though bicyclists and drivers ride side by side every day, they
don’t always get along. It’s a sib- ling rivalry of sorts, but one with serious consequences: In 2009, 630 bicyclists were killed in the United States and an additional 51,000 were injured in collisions with cars. Whether you’re trav- eling on two wheels or four, fol- low these safety tips to help keep the road safe for us all.
BICYCLISTS ■ Always obey the rules of the road, no matter how tempting it is to cruise through lights or ignore stop signs. Traffi c laws, signals, and road signs apply
to bicycles as well as cars. ■ Stay off the sidewalk. It may seem safer out of the traffi c, but
sidewalk riding is a leading cause of crashes. ■ Don’t hide in the dark: Wear refl ective gear. In low visibility conditions, use
headlights and taillights as well. ■ When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride next to each other, ride
in or near the center of the lane. ■ Go with the fl ow by always riding in the same direction as traffi c. ■ Wear a properly fi tted helmet—your brain will thank you.
MOTORISTS
■ Slow down and stay at least three feet away when passing bicyclists. ■ Don’t honk if you like bikes: It could cause a startled bicyclist to swerve into
traffi c or off the roadway. ■ Watch out for kids, who are particularly unpredictable. The rule of thumb is
to expect the unexpected. ■ Always check for bicyclists before turning a corner or opening your door.
➤ Find more bike safety tips, including educational videos, at
AAA.com/bike. To promote safe riding habits, AAA will donate 50 bike helmets to local youth organizations each time one of the San Francisco Giants hits a triple at AT&T Park. For more information about our partner- ship with the Giants, see page 6.
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