Bicycle Safety

Passing bicyclists

Packs of road Bicycle riders exist all around the greater Cleveland area. Riders can legally ride side by side in most cities (two abreast). If you are driving a car and passing a pack of riders and you are left of center, you could cause a severe accident and be at fault for a collision with an oncoming motorist. Avoid  passing the pack left of center. Avoid passing into the pack, as this could cause chain reaction bicycle crashes. Passing a pack of Cyclists is  a bad idea. Patience is the key, eventually, you can pass safely. However, if you do pass into the pack, don’t stop suddenly in the pack and always use your turn signals.

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