Cycling Safely

• You must obey the rules applying at traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, pelican crossings and zebra crossings.
• Keep both hands on the handlebars except when signaling or changing gears.
• Keep both feet on the pedals.
• Make sure you keep to the left. Always look behind and give the proper signal before moving off, changing lanes or making a turn.
• Do not take up a position on the 'inside' of a large vehicle out of view of the driver. Instead, stay behind if the large vehicle has stopped at a junction with the intention of turning left.
• When turning left, keep close to the left-hand side of the road and watch out for pedestrians.
• When turning right, get into the left side of the right-turning lane, look behind and give the proper signal before you move out and ensure traffic in that lane is not going straight ahead. On steep hills or busy roads, pull into the left-hand side of the road and wait until there is a break in traffic in both directions to let you make the turn safely.
• When cycling alongside traffic stopped in line, be aware of gaps in the traffic to allow other vehicles to turn across the stationary lane. The view of the car that is turning may be blocked due to the traffic build-up.
• In poor weather conditions, it may be safer to dismount and cross the roadway on foot. Where available, you should use a pedestrian or controlled crossing.
• Wear reflective clothing at all times.