• Bike Safety and Kids
• Confident Cycling Clinics
• Helmets, Tips and Quizes

Sharing the Road: Cyclists

The best way to educate drivers on bicyclists' rights to the road is to ride respectfully and have facts on your side.
On the Road:
• The same laws that apply to motorists apply to cyclists
• Obey all traffic control devices (lights, signs, etc)
• Use hand signals to indicate stops and turns other users

Always Wear a Properly Fitting Helmet:
• Wear a helmet, no matter how short the trip
• Select a helmet that fits snugly and fits flat on the head

Ride on the Right:
• Always ride in the same direction as traffic
• Use the furthest right lane that heads to your destination
• Slower moving cyclists and motorists stay to the right

Ride Predictably:
• Ride in a straight line
• Don't swerve in the road or between parked cars
• Check for traffic before entering street or intersection
• Anticipate hazards and adjust your position accordingly

Be Visible:
• Wear brightly colored clothing that stands out
• Use a white front light in low light conditions
• Use a red rear light in low light conditions
• Use a reflector or reflective tape or clothing anytime
• Announce yourself by making eye contact with motorists

Sharing the Road: Motorists
Drive Cautiously:
• Reduce speed when encountering cyclists
• Don't tailgate, especially in bad weather
• Recognize hazards cyclists may face and give them space

Yield to Cyclists:
• Bicycles are considered vehicles
• Cyclists should be given the appropriate right of way
• Allow extra time for cyclists to cross intersections

Be Considerate:
• Scan for cyclists in traffic and at intersections
• Do not blast your horn in close proximity to cyclists
• Look for cyclists when opening doors

Pass with Care:
• When passing, leave four feet between you and a cyclist
• Wait for safe road and traffic conditions before you pass
• Look for the cyclist after passing before moving back into a lane

Watch for Children:
• Children on bicycles are often unpredictable and may have less control of their bikes
• Expect the unexpected and slow down
• Don't expect children to know traffic laws
• Because of their size children can be harder to see

For specific Nevada law regarding bicycling and sharing the road visit: www.bicyclenevada.com/law.html