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Marin County Bicycle Coalition
Share The Road
October 20, 2005
What is Share the Road?
Share the Road is a code of conduct that
promotes cyclist and motorist safety:
• Obey Traffic Laws
• Follow Share the Road Behaviors
• Be Courteous
AND WE’LL ALL BE SAFER!
Who Needs to Share the Road?
CYCLIST
Misc.
Door
Driveway
yield
Stop/signal
Wrong
Way
Left turn
from right edge
Right hook
(Right turn
from behind)
Oncoming
MOTORIST left turn
Driveway
rideout
Stop/
signal
Motorist/ Cyclist Collisions
Collisions are
caused by
both motorists
and cyclists
Safety Is
Everyone’s
Responsibility
Source: BikeEd Instructor Manual
Based on Effective Cycling
Traffic Laws
• Generally, motorists and cyclists are
subject to the same traffic laws
• Cyclists and motorists:
– Share the Same Roads
– Have the Same Rights
– Follow the Same Rules
Bicycle Traffic Laws - CA
CVC 21200 (a) “Every person riding a bicycle upon a
highway has all the rights and is subject to all the
provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle.”
CVC 21202 Cyclists are required to travel as far to the
right as “practicable” (i.e. safe and reasonable) except
when:
 turning left
 passing other cyclists or cars
 to avoid obstacles (including car doors)
 “taking the lane”, if a lane is too narrow to share
What is “Practicable”?
Automobile Traffic Laws - CA
When Sharing the Road with bicycles,
motorists should observe normal “rules of
the road”
• It is not legal to cross a solid yellow line
to pass a bicycle
• Motorists are required to yield to
bicycles as they would any other vehicle
- CVC 21200 (a)
• It is not legal to drive in a bike lane
unless preparing to turn or park
Both Cyclists and Motorists
Must Yield to Pedestrians
• Yield to pedestrians
anywhere in a
crosswalk
• Watch for pedestrians
“darting out” from
between parked cars
Test Your Driving Knowledge
Share the Road Quiz #1
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
Cyclists can “take the lane” when:
a) There is no bike lane or shoulder
b) The road is too narrow to travel safely
next to a moving car
c) To avoid obstacles
d) To avoid being “doored”
e) Any of the above
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
Cyclists can “take the lane” when:
a) There is no bike lane or shoulder
b) The road is too narrow to travel safely
next to a moving car
c) To avoid obstacles
d) To avoid being “doored”
e) Any of the above
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
As you approach a cyclist from behind, you
sound your horn, but the cyclist doesn’t
move aside and instead gestures for you to
“stay back”.
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
As you approach a cyclist on a narrow road,
you sound your horn, but the cyclist doesn’t
move aside and instead gestures for you to
“stay back”.
Most likely it’s because the cyclist:
a) Is deliberately blocking the road
b) Has no room to safely move over
c) Cannot hear your horn
d) Doesn’t know the “Rules of the Road”
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
As you approach a cyclist on a narrow road,
you sound your horn, but the cyclist doesn’t
move aside and instead gestures for you to
“stay back”.
Most likely it’s because the cyclist:
a) Is deliberately blocking the road
b) Has no room to safely move over
c) Cannot hear your horn
d) Doesn’t know the “Rules of the Road”
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
You’re stopped at an intersection with a
cyclist traveling in the same direction
and you need to turn right.
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
You’re stopped at an intersection with a
cyclist traveling in the same direction and
you need to turn right.
Do you:
a) Start your turn because you’ll be
through before the cyclist begins riding
b) Wait for the cyclist to cross the
intersection
c) Signal your turn, assuming that the
cyclist will see it and yield
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
You’re stopped at an intersection with a
cyclist traveling in the same direction and
you need to turn right.
Do you:
a) Start your turn because you’ll be
through before the cyclist begins riding
b) Wait for the cyclist to cross the
intersection
c) Signal your turn, assuming that the
cyclist will see it and yield
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
You’re driving on a rural road and encounter
a cyclist just before a blind corner.
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
You’re driving on a rural road and encounter
a cyclist just before a blind corner.
Do you:
a) Sound your horn to get the cyclist to move
over
b) Accelerate to pass the cyclist before the
turn
c) Wait until the turn ends and pass the
cyclist
d) Pull over to the side of the road and wait
Sharing the Road with Cyclists
You’re driving on a rural road and encounter
a cyclist just before a blind corner.
Do you:
a) Sound your horn to get the cyclist to move
over
b) Accelerate to pass the cyclist before the
turn
c) Wait until the turn ends and pass the
cyclist
d) Pull over to the side of the road and wait
Avoiding Collisions: Motorist
Share the Road Behaviors
Misc.
Door
Driveway
yield
Stop/signal
CYCLIST
Wrong
Way
Left turn
from right edge
Right hook
(Right turn
from behind)
Oncoming
MOTORIST
left turn
Driveway
rideout
Stop/
signal
Nearly 50% of
all motoristcyclist
collisions are
caused by
motorists
Source: BikeEd Instructor Manual
Based on Effective Cycling
The Right Hook
MOTORIST
11%
The Right Hook –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Be aware of cyclists
• Check for cyclists
behind and to your
right before turning
• Allow cyclists to pass
before turning
The Right Hook –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Stay off the sidewalk
• Don’t hug the curb
• Stay out of the blind
spot
• Stay out of right-turn
lane when going
straight
• Be aware of cyclists
• Check for cyclists
behind and to your
right before turning
• Allow cyclists to pass
before turning
Oncoming Left Turn
MOTORIST
13%
Oncoming Left Turn –
Share the Road Behaviors
• It’s easy to
misjudge the speed
of cyclists
• Slow down
• Allow cyclist to
pass, then
complete your turn
Oncoming Left Turn –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Be visible
• Make eye contact
• Keep pedaling,
prepare to brake
• It’s easy to
misjudge the speed
of cyclists
• Slow down
• Allow cyclist to
pass, then
complete your turn
The Door
7%
MOTORIST
The Door –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Be aware of
cyclists
• Check your mirror
and look over your
shoulder (blind
spot) before
opening your car
door.
The Door –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Ride outside the
“door zone”
• Check driver
seats of parked
cars
• Be visible
• Be aware of
cyclists
• Check your mirror
and look over your
shoulder (blind
spot) before
opening your car
door.
Overtaking
3%
MOTORIST
Overtaking –
Share the Road Behaviors
• It’s easy to misjudge
cyclist’s speed - slow
down to avoid rear-end
collisions
• Allow a minimum of 3
feet of clearance when
passing
• Check before merging
back into your lane
Overtaking –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Be visible
• Wear bright,
contrasting clothing
• Use a bright red tail
light at night
• It’s easy to misjudge
cyclist’s speed - slow
down
• Allow a minimum of 3
feet of clearance when
passing
• Check before merging
back into your lane
What is “Practicable”?
2-3 ft. +
NO…
3 ft.
min
YES!
Summary of Share the Road
Motorist Behaviors
• When in doubt YIELD
• Don’t misjudge the speed of cyclists –
SLOW DOWN
• LOOK FOR CYCLISTS when turning,
merging or opening your door
• Pass with a MINIMUM OF 3’ of space
• Obey traffic signals and stop signs
Tips for Courteous Motoring
• Use your horn for emergencies only
• Wait patiently when following a cyclist give them time to move over and let you
pass
• Pass cyclists at a reasonable speed and
merge carefully back into your lane
• Avoid “Road Rage” by not provoking
cyclists
The Cyclist Experience
Test Your Cycling Knowledge
Share the Road Quiz #2
Sharing the Road with Motorists
When you’re approaching an intersection with a
motorist on your left, where is the safest place
to stop?
Sharing the Road with Motorists
When you’re approaching an intersection with a
motorist on your left, where is the safest place
to stop?
a) Behind and to the right of the car, to stay
out of the way
Sharing the Road with Motorists
When you’re approaching an intersection with a
motorist on your left, where is the safest place
to stop?
a) Behind and to the right of the car, to stay
out of the way
b) Next to the passenger side window, to make
eye contact with the driver
Sharing the Road with Motorists
When you’re approaching an intersection with a
motorist on your left, where is the safest place
to stop?
a) Behind and to the right of the car, to stay
out of the way
b) Next to the passenger side window, to make
eye contact with the driver
c) Ahead and to the right of the car, in the
driver’s line of sight
Sharing the Road with Motorists
When you’re approaching an intersection with a
motorist on your left, where is the safest place
to stop?
a) Behind and to the right of the car, to stay
out of the way
b) Next to the passenger side window, to make
eye contact with the driver
c) Ahead and to the right of the car, in the
driver’s line of sight
Sharing the Road with Motorists
When you’re approaching an intersection with a
motorist on your left, where is the safest place
to stop?
a) Behind and to the right of the car, to stay
out of the way
b) Next to the passenger side window, to make
eye contact with the driver
c) Ahead and to the right of the car, in the
driver’s line of sight
Sharing the Road with Motorists
At night, the BEST way to be seen by
motorists is to:
a) Wear bright, contrasting clothing
b) Have reflectors on your bike and
wear reflective clothing
c) Use a white front light and a
flashing rear light
Sharing the Road with Motorists
At night, the BEST way to be seen by
motorists is to:
a) Wear bright, contrasting clothing
b) Have reflectors on your bike and
wear reflective clothing
c) Use a white front light and a
flashing rear light
Sharing the Road with Motorists
You approach an oncoming car that is slowing
in the opposite lane and signaling a turn.
Sharing the Road with Motorists
You approach an oncoming car that is slowing
in the opposite lane and signaling a turn.
Your BEST options are (multiple answers):
a) Slow down
b) Proceed normally
c) Make eye contact with the driver
d) Point ahead to signal your movement
Sharing the Road with Motorists
You approach an oncoming car that is slowing
in the opposite lane and signaling a turn.
Your BEST options are (multiple answers):
a) Slow down
b) Proceed normally
c) Make eye contact with the driver
d) Point ahead to signal your movement
Avoiding Collisions: Cyclist
Share the Road Behaviors
Misc.
Door
Driveway
yield
Stop/signal
CYCLIST
Wrong
Way
Left turn
from right edge
Right hook
(Right turn
from behind)
Oncoming
MOTORIST
left turn
Driveway
rideout
Stop/
signal
Nearly 50%
of all
motoristcyclist
collisions
are caused
by cyclists
Source: BikeEd Instructor Manual
Based on Effective Cycling
Left Turn from Right Edge
11%
CYCLIST
Left Turn from Right Edge Share the Road Behaviors
• Use hand signals
• Take the lane to
position yourself
before turning
• “Shoulder Check”
the lane before
merging
Left Turn from Right Edge Share the Road Behaviors
• Don’t overtake a
turning cyclist
• Yield to cyclists
legally “taking the
lane” ahead of
you
• Use hand signals
• Take the lane to
position yourself
before turning
• “Shoulder Check”
the lane before
merging
Wrong-Way Riding
14%
CYCLIST
Wrong-Way Riding –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Never ride
against traffic
• Cross the street
safely at
intersections or
crosswalks
Wrong-Way Riding –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Be aware of
cyclists
• Yield to cyclists
crossing the street
• Never ride
against traffic
• Cross the street
safely at
intersections or
crosswalks
Stop Sign or Signal
CYCLIST
11%
Stop Sign or Signal –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Stop at stop signs
and red lights
• Look both ways
before crossing
• Give yourself time
to cross the
intersection!
Stop Sign or Signal –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Watch for cyclists
on cross-streets
• Don’t assume that
a cyclist will stop
• Stop at stop signs
and red lights
• Look both ways
before crossing
• Give yourself time
to cross the
intersection!
Path-street Intersections –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Always stop
• Move up to the
curb so motorists
can see you
• Wait for a gap in
traffic
Path-street intersections
Swerve
CYCLIST
5%
Swerve –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Ride predictably,
in a straight line
• Do not swerve in
and out of empty
parking spaces
• “Take the lane” if
necessary
Swerve –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Watch for “dartouts”
• Yield to cyclists
legally “taking the
lane” ahead of you
• Ride predictably,
in a straight line
• Do not swerve in
and out of empty
parking spaces
• “Take the lane” if
necessary
Summary of Share the Road
Cyclist Behaviors
• OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS, stop signs and
signals
• CYCLISTS ARE DRIVERS – yield and take
the lane as appropriate
• SHOULDER CHECK all turns and lane
changes
• COMMUNICATE – use hand signals
• Be PREDICTABLE
• Be VISIBLE
• Be SAFE – wear your helmet
Tips for Courteous Cycling
Share the Path
• Slow down
• Use your voice or a bell
to warn others before
passing - give plenty of
room
• Watch for wandering
children or dogs offleash
Group Riding –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Ride single file to the
right in a sharable lane
• Take the lane only when
the road is too narrow
• 5 car rule; with 5 or more
cars behind you, let them
pass
• Communicate! Use
hand signals
Group Riding –
Share the Road Behaviors
• Don’t provoke motorists
• Please don’t litter!
• Resist peer pressure to
break the law
• Be a “bicycling
ambassador” to your
fellow cyclists and others
Share the Road Code of
Conduct
• Obey Traffic Laws
• Follow Share the Road Behaviors
• Be Courteous
AND WE’LL ALL BE SAFER!
Acknowledgements
This presentation was made possible by a grant
from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA)
Material for this presentation was provided by:
John Ciccarelli, Bicycle Solutions Inc.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
John Allen, Street Smarts
Malcolm Foster, Marin “Share the Road” outreach program