Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Bike Sense - Manual (Page 22)

22 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
Rain makes roads, metal and paint slippery,
especially after a long dry period.
Slow down and leave extra room to stop.
Visibility is poor in wet weather.
Ride defensively and increase your visibility
When NOT to pass on the right:
• when traffic is moving;
• when there is a street, driveway or parking spot a
car can turn into;
• when motorists have moved left to go around you or
will have to move over before the next intersection; or
• when you cannot maintain three feet clearance from another vehicle.
Riding side by side
Riding two abreast is permitted in Wisconsin on any street as long as
other traffic is not impeded. Both riders must stay in the same lane. It
is never legal to ride more than two abreast.
Hazards
Buses, trucks and motor homes
Drivers of large vehicles have large blind spots where they are unable to
see bicyclists. If you cannot see the driver in the vehicle mirrors, the
Passing on the left
When overtaking slower moving traffic, you may pass on their left
and should allow at least three feet of clearance. When passing other
bicyclists, warn them in advance by voice or bell.
Passing on the right
You may pass on the right if it is safe to do so. It is safe only if you
can maintain at least three feet clearance from both stopped and
moving vehicles. When passing, be sure to check for drivers posi-
tioning themselves to make a right turn. Motorists may not signal
their turns and often do not expect you to be to their right. This is a
common cause of crashes.
When approaching an intersection with stopped traffic, it is often
best to look over your shoulder, move into the middle of the lane,
and line up with the rest of traffic. This will also prevent motorists
from making a right turn into you as you enter an intersection.
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