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ROAD HAZARDS
SAND & GRAVEL
Avoid sand and gravel on the pavement;
they can cause loss of control.
GLASS & DEBRIS
Avoid glass and debris; they can cause a flat
tire and/or loss of control.
PUDDLES
Avoid puddles; you never know the depth of
a puddle or what is hidden in it.
Avoid road debris and sewer
grates.
SEWER GRATES
Avoid sewer grates; your wheel can get
caught in them.
CRACKS IN THE ROAD
Avoid cracks in the road. The edge of the
pavement and sharp bumps can throw your
bicycle out of control.
RAILROAD TRACKS
Always cross railroad tracks perpendicular to
the rails (straight on). If tracks are poorly
maintained, walk your bike across them.
Cross railroad tracks at a
90 degree angle.
PARKED CARS
Always stay a car door’s width away from
parallel parked cars. Assume that a car door
may open into your path even though you
cannot see anyone in the car.
SNOW & SLUSH
Avoid snow and slush. It is hard to steer and
pedal in excessive snow or slush and
requires a great deal of energy. Under these
conditions, bicycle transportation is not the
best choice.
Watch for opening car doors.
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