Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Bike Sense - Manual (Page 20)

20 B I K E S E N S E — T H E W I S C O N S I N B I C Y C L E O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
Never make a left turn from the right side of the road,
even if you are in a bike lane.
If you cannot get into the proper lane position to turn left,
make a pedestrian-style left turn.
Ensure that you are away from the curb to increase your visibility.
Avoid entering an intersection on a yellow light since it is likely to turn
red when you are still in the middle of it. Most lights are timed for motor
vehicles that can cross the intersection more quickly.
When there are four-way stop signs, the first vehicle to come to a com-
plete stop has the right-of-way. If two vehicles stop simultaneously or so
close as to constitute a hazard, the vehicle on the right has right-of-way.
However, legally you must not proceed until it is safe to do so.
Treat every driveway like an intersection and watch for traffic emerg-
ing from the driveway. Do not assume that a driver backing out of a
driveway has seen you.
Going straight through an intersection
To go straight through an intersection, use the rightmost lane that
your destination: right third if you are turning right, center if you are
going straight, and left third if you are turning left. If you cannot make
it across traffic to position yourself in the correct lane, you have the
choice to use the crosswalk as a pedestrian instead.
If there is a straight-through bike lane, use it only if you are going
straight ahead.
Watch for vehicles turning across your path either coming towards you or
from behind. Be prepared to avoid them.
Always enter intersections either ahead of or behind the vehicle in your
lane. You may not see the turn signals of a vehicle directly beside you
and the driver may not see you.
Make eye contact with other road users, when necessary, to be sure that
they have seen you.
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