​Driving Etiquette

​​​How to Drive with Bikes


  • Bicyclists have legal access to the roadway and must obey stop signs, traffic lights, traffic laws and signs.
  • Special care must be used near bicyclists because any accident with them will probably result in serious injury.
  • Automobile drivers should leave safe passing room. If you are not sure you have enough room to pass, don't.
  • When turning, allow enough room so the bicyclist is not in danger of being hit.
  • Bicyclists can legally move to the left lane to turn left, pass another vehicle or bicycle, or avoid debris or parked cars.
  • Bicyclists may have to swerve to avoid a car door suddenly opening, glass, storm grates, dogs and other hazards on the road.
  • When the lane is too narrow to pass a bicyclist safely, wait until the next lane is clear and give the bicyclist all the rights of any other slow moving vehicle.
  • A motorist parked at a curb must not open a door on the traffic side of a vehicle without looking for other vehicles, including bicycles or motorcycles.
  • Bicycle riders may give right turn signals with their right arm held straight out or pointing right. Bicycles are small and sometimes drivers do not see them.
  • Do not honk at bicyclists. Loud noise may startle the bicyclist and cause them to move into the lane of traffic.