To minimize the risk of an emergency on the road need to be careful and vigilant. Every cyclist should know and adhere to the requirements and specific rules of behavior on the road, therefore, to all lovers of biking, it is strongly recommended to follow the traffic rules on bike.
The rules of the road bike meant as a vehicle, but in the meantime, it is not a motorized vehicle. Therefore, by studying the detailed manual on the rules of the road, do not confuse those rules do not apply to cyclists.
Rules of the road for cyclists:
Travel by bicycle on a roadway is permitted to persons over 14 years.
Cyclist must move at a special bike path, or from the right side of the road edge. If there is no interference to pedestrians, you can still move on the sidelines.
It is forbidden to ride cyclists on pavements and footpaths.
Just remember that you are the driver of the vehicle only when in motion on bike, and if you roll it, then you are a pedestrian, and therefore need to comply with rules of the road for pedestrians.
Cyclists moving column should be divided into groups of not more than 10 in each bicycle and the distance between them should be not less than 80-100 meters.
Before you go on the road, make sure the required technical maintenance of the bike. Of course, it should be in a fully serviceable position.
For the safety of the bike must be equipped with headlamp white, side and rear red reflector (the side can be orange) and sound (bell).
Traffic rules prohibit cyclists:
During the ride does not hold the steering wheel. The driver must hold the steering wheel with both hands.
Transport passengers. Allowed only children under the age of seven years and only for special equipment bicycle.
Carry loads on a bicycle, preventing its acting control or 0.5 meters of its dimensions.
If there are a number of track cyclists to move along the road.
Drive along the motorway.
Move without lighting at night.
Turn in the road, where several lanes, or tram.
For the cyclist is important to call the two principal sign: "Closed to bicycles", "cycle track".
Remember that not respecting these rules, you jeopardize your safety and the safety of others!
