It’s Bike Week in Dauphin and with that more people are cycling to work.
MPI wants to make rising your bike to work safer and recommends giving cyclists ‘room to breathe’.
That means vehicles need to leave one-meter between your car and a cyclist when passing them.
Other tips MPI has for drivers include;
- After parking your vehicle look for cyclists before opening your door. Opening a car door into the path of a cyclist can lead to serious injuries,
- When entering and exiting roadways and intersections, look down the sidewalks in both directions for cyclists. Remember, smaller bikes are allowed on sidewalks.
Other tips cyclists should know include;
- Always follow the rules of the road, including stopping at traffic lights and stop signs. 3
- Never pass stopped vehicles in the same lane or when stopped at an intersection because the driver might not see you and turn into your path.
- Always ride on the roadway, unless your bicycle is small enough to legally ride on the sidewalk. Many cycling collisions occur when bicycles are coming off sidewalks at intersections or when crossing driveways.
- Consider wearing reflective clothing, and use hand signals to alert motorists to your intentions.
