Tips
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress,
and working together is success."

--Henry Ford

Dealing With Road Rage
Remove Yourself
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Make every attempt to get out of their way.
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Yield lane position by turning or slowing down and getting behind them.
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Be prepared to execute emergency maneuvers.
Avoid Contact
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Do not return any gestures or shouts.
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Do not make eye contact.
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Do not push for proper lane position to avoid challenging the driver.
Report Them
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Report vehicle license and description to state & local police.
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Tell local bike clubs and advocacy organizations about the driver.
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Write a letter to your city councilmen, state legislators, governor and Congressmen.
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How To Avoid Getting Doored
Lane Positioning
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Ride at least three feet from parked cars.
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Never swerve between parked cars; use the outside of the next car as your guide.
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Avoid riding on the right side of any parked car, especially if it is near the curb.
Speed Positioning
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As you begin to take cars in urban settings, always pass them on your right.
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If you are traveling the same speed as traffic, ride in the center of your lane.
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As traffic begins to speed up, signal and begin moving to a lane on your right.
Sudden Stops
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If a car stops in front of you suddenly, stop, look for exiting passengers, then pass on left.
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Make sure that you stop safely before you release the handlebar to signal and pass.
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Maintaining control of your bicycle is the most important task.
Intersections
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Before turning, look for cars double-parked in you destination lane.
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When turning, take the lane so you don't get forced to the right of a stopped car.
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Plan your turn so that you remain at least three feet to the left of any stopped cars.
Bike Lanes
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You do not have to ride within a bike lane if you are avoiding a hazard.
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Cars must not drive in bike lanes but bikes may leave bike lanes at any time.
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Regardless of bike lane position, never ride within three feet of any parked car.
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