Basic rules for correct

riding

bicycles

1º When the zebra crossing, you must stop your bike or vehicle. Be polite! When you walk with your friends, always remember to do it in "single file". It is much safer!.

2ºDo not run NEVER to cross a street, you may fall in the middle of the intersection!.Be alert to the dangerous surfaces. Crossing a busy street, we recommend you do on foot, always looking both ways before crossing.

3º Always pay attention to signals traffic. Meanwhile you have red light the other street is green! Traffic signalsprotect your life!Circle in the direction of traffic,NO against it.

4º Must respect, just like other drivers, indications of road signs and rules of priority.Bicyclists must travel on special lanes for them, if they exist. Otherwise, they will do the same channels through which it passes the rest of the vehicles, taking care to do it right, and as close as possible to the edge of the roadway.

5º Must move in a straight line, never weaving between vehicles.Overtaking other vehicles should be on the left.

6º To travel at night, the bike must have lights (front and rear) in good condition.

7º Do not take anyone over the handlebars. Where possible, preferably not carry baggage. Is prohibited and constitutes an extreme danger to another person carrying a bicycle.

8º It is extremely dangerous to hold on to a faster car, or saving a reasonable separation distance with the vehicle ahead.Never remove your hands from the handlebars, as you may lose your balance, you can only let them, if necessary, to make signs to turn or stop.

9º When you are making a change of direction or maneuver shall be warned other drivers intent, pointing right or left arm and in advance, to give possibility to take the necessary precautions.

10º The right of way must also be respected by cyclists. The bike has right of way to other vehicles at crossroads, however, the rider must slow down, to reach a corner, and yield to pedestrians.

11º In the event of advance, the cyclist must request step, sounding his horn or bell and did not pass until you have received compliance. He will always be left.

It is forbidden to stay ahead of other vehicles in the following cases:

-When the traffic is very intense.

-On bridges.

-In the curves.

-At level crossings with railroads.

-In areas of poor visibility.

-The bicycle parking should be in places intended for that purpose.

-The rider must observe and respect the directions of the traffic police and traffic lights, not to mention that he also is a conductor.