What can bicyclists do to improve their safety and comfort when riding in traffic?
Bicycling is generally a very safe and healthy activity, but there are some obvious risks. Most bicycling crashes simply involve falls or collisions with stationary objects; very few involve motor vehicles, though those crashes tend to result in more severe injuries.

Bicyclists can best prevent crashes by developing their bicycle handling skills, by remaining alert to surrounding traffic and roadway conditions, by anticipating driver behavior and by riding in a predictable manner.

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1. What is a bike lane?
2. Are there special rules for riding in bike lanes?
3. If a bike lane is present, must bicyclists ride in the bike lane?
4. May motor vehicles enter bike lanes?
5. What is the purpose of bike lanes?
6. Where and when is it appropriate to install a bike lane?
7. Are bicyclists safer when in bike lanes?
8. If there is no bike lane, where are bicyclists supposed to ride?
9. Must bicyclists move to the side of the road if an emergency vehicle (in emergency mode) is approaching?
10. What can bicyclists do to improve their safety and comfort when riding in traffic?
11. How can I learn more about bike lanes, bicycle safety or other transportation-related issues?