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WHEN TO TAKE A LANE
If there is no shoulder or bike lane, where
traffic is slow and the travel lane is narrow, or
when approaching an intersection, ride clos-
er to the center of the lane to establish your-
self as part of the flow of traffic. This will pre-
vent motorists from passing you when there
isn’t room. You should also take the lane
when you’re traveling at the same speed as
traffic. This will keep you out of motorists’
blind spots and reduce conflicts with right-
turning traffic.
Occupy more of the travel lane
if it is narrow or if you are
moving at the same speed as
the flow of traffic.
RIDE SINGLE FILE
Persons operating bicycles on roadways
shall ride single file.
Riding two abreast is permitted in the follow-
ing circumstances:
• When no motor vehicle traffic is
approaching within 300 feet in front of
or behind you.
• When sight distance is greater than
300 feet in front of or behind you.
• On paths or parts of the roadway set
aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
Persons riding two abreast shall ride within a
single lane.
On curving mountain roads, play it safe and
ride single file. When riding two abreast, if
faster moving vehicles are behind you, imme-
diately return to single file to allow them to
pass safely and easily. Share the road and be
courteous to improve relationships with your
fellow road users. Cooperation with other
users makes the roads safer for all of us.
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Play it safe and ride single file