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Look carefully for bicycles and motorcycles when you drive through an intersection. Without good observation skills, the driver of the blue car might miss seeing the motorcycle. 

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If you are a cyclist, you’re responsible for sharing the road in a way that keeps you and others safe. 

Be predictable.  Cyclists are more predictable if they follow the rules of the road. 

Be visible.  Because bicycles are narrow, you need to work at making yourself visible. Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in the dark or in poor weather. Position yourself so drivers can see you. Avoid riding in blind spots. 

Ride defensively.  Think and look well ahead. Be assertive, but remember that a conflict between a cyclist and a motor vehicle usually results in injury to the cyclist. 

Ride legally.  In B.C., you must wear an approved bicycle helmet. If you ride at night, your bicycle must be equipped with a front white headlight visible at 150 metres, and have a rear red light and a red rear reflector. 

## Motorcycle riders 

Like cyclists, motorcycle riders are vulnerable road users. They don’t have the protection of an external frame, airbags or bumpers, and are sometimes difficult to see. 

More than half of all motorcycle crashes result in injury or death. 

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Watch for clues  — sometimes a motorcycle’s turn signals are hard to see. Watch the rider for clues. If the rider shoulder checks or the motorcycle leans, the rider is probably planning to change lanes or turn. 

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## Strategies: being a safe cyclist 

