How Far Right?
- Laws
- Most bicycle laws use the same language regarding where cyclists should drive
- Directions to ride "as far to the right as practicable" appears in most laws
- No clear definition of practicable has been identified
- Safety
- Do not ride where you are subject to poor road conditions constant hazards
- Give yourself ample room to your right to maneuver in an emergency
- Ride in the right third of the lane if there is not sufficient room for lane sharing
- Traffic rules
- Slower moving vehicles travel to the right of faster moving ones
- Motorists are looking for other vehicles in or near the travel lanes, not against curbs
- Follow the same rules as motorists including yielding right-of-way and signaling
- Wide lanes
- Ride just to the right of the travel lane to remain visible to other motorists
- Ride at least 3 feet from parked cars in all situations; consider this a right side limit
- Always ride in a straight line; do not swerve between parked cars
- Hazards
- If a lane narrows ahead or is blocked by a bus, establish your position in traffic early
- Avoid riding where glass and other trash accumulates on the right side of roadways
- Grates and gutterpans should be avoided by positioning yourself away from them
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