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How to Enjoy Group Riding & Pass Safely - RoadID Rules
Top 5 Tips for Passing Cars, Cyclists & Pedestrians
- When passing a single car or a line of cars, make sure it is clear behind you. Once you've done that, signal your turn and make the pass at a safe distance.
- Always pass to the left of a cyclist. If you pass on the right you could cause an unnecessary collision putting you at fault.
- Announce your pass with an audible signal. A simple, "on your left" or "passing" will suffice.
- When passing a pedestrian, remember the pedestrian has the right of way. Give them sufficient room. Do not ‘buzz’ them. And if possible give an audible signal BEFORE you reach them.
- On Multiple Use Paths you may encounter pets on leashes, children and elderly pedestrians. On these paths, you are the heaviest, fastest vehicles and have a duty to be careful around them. Remember; treat others in the same way that you want to be treated.