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| 2006/11/2-3 [Transportation/Bicycle] UID:45099 Activity:kinda low |
11/02 http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/bicycleriding.html Bicycle safety \_ It's illegal to ride a bicycle while drunk? Amusing. \_ What is "one wheel skid"? \_ Try locking just the rear brake while going downhill and see what happens. \_ Then what does it mean by "Brakes - Must be able to make one wheel skid on clean, level, dry pavement."? Skidding is good? \_ If your bike's brakes are so weak you can't skid your rear tire you need new brakes. \_ Most of the laws around bicycles don't really have much relation to bicycle safety. Being able to skid one wheel is neither a necessary nor sufficient test for the stopping power of the bicycle. Having one hand on the handlebars is actually less stable than riding no-handed. And the "ride as far to the right as is practicable" and "must use bike lane" laws definitely require cyclists to ride more dangerously. -tom \_ Um, I've repeatedly hit ruts/rocks/etc that if I didn't have a hand on the handlebars would have snapped the wheel around and sent me tumbling. \_ Really--have you tried it? Because it's a lot easier to knock a front wheel off-line when you have one hand on the handlebars than when you're riding no-hands. When you're riding no-hands, your front wheel tends to want to keep going straight; if you're riding with one hand on the handlebars, your front wheel tends to want to turn. The worst accident I've ever had was due to hitting uneven pavement with one hand on the handlebars (I was adjusting my shorts). -tom \_ There are add-on headlights and tail lights for bicycles. Does any manufacturer make add-on signal lights? If I have signal lights, I don't need to do hand signals and I can keep both hands on the handle bar. |
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| www.chp.ca.gov/html/bicycleriding.html Fatalities 0 - 4 Years Bicycle Riding Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents ? Bicycle Riding brochure - cover * Bicycle rider using the wrong side of road * Auto driver making unsafe left or right turn * Bicyclist riding from driveway or sidewalk into path of car * Auto driver opening door as bicycle passes * Travel in the same direction with cars Bicycle rider weaving, leaving edge of road or bike lane * Bicyclist making unsafe left turn * Bicycle without headlight or reflectors What Are The Laws? Bicycle riders and automobile drivers follow the same rules and have the same rights. Example: Cars must stop at a stop sign, and bicycles must stop at a stop sign. Then bicyclists may ride near either the left or right side. Bike lane 2 Whenever there is a bike lane, you must use it if you are moving slower than normal traffic speed. Leave the lane only: a When necessary to pass another bicycle, vehicle or pedestrian. Rider with passenger A passenger must ride on a separate seat - no riders on handlebars. A youngster 4 years or younger, or weighing 40 pounds or less, must ride on a seat which holds the child in place and protects the youngster from moving parts. Correct signals are: a Hand Signals Left turn - Left arm straight out pointing left. b Right turn - Left arm pointed straight up, or right arm straight out pointing right. Signs at freeway ramps tell when bicyclists must not enter. Bicycle sharing the road with cars 8 Never leave your bicycle blocking a sidewalk. Headphones covering both ears may not be worn while operating a bicycle. Required equipment for bicycles What are the Equipment Requirements? Theft Precautions * How to lock your bicycle Always lock your bike when leaving it. cartoon of Man with questions Do I have to register my bicycle? You must register your bicycle if your community requires it. Usually, you can register at the local fire or police station. Maintenance Bicycles require routine maintenance to assure proper operation. People riding bicycles Things you can check while riding: * Listen for sounds of rubbing, squeaks and rattles and immediately investigate their sources. Things you can do yourself: * Use a tire gauge to check tires every few days. Proper pressure is indicated on the tire sidewall or in your bicycle manual. Bicycle shops can supply the parts you need to maintain your bicycle. Some cities and counties prohibit riding bicycles on sidewalks. Other local laws deal with parking of bikes and use of pedestrian or special bicycle facilities. Check with your local government to learn what these laws are. This pamphlet gives you much important information about bicycle safety. Knowing what to do on your bike can save you money, save you from injury and even save your life. A good understanding of bicycle safety lets you ride with greater confidence and enjoyment. Answers are printed upside down at the bottom of the page. A bicycle rider must ride upon or astride a regular permanent seat. |