• Try to establish visual contact with approaching motorists, especially when they are turning or leaving driveways.
• Signal your intentions to the other road users, especially to motorists.
• Remain alert at all times.
• Watch for vehicle doors being opened.
• Maintain a straight line when you ride, and avoid riding between stationary vehicles.
• Wear reflective clothing and equip your bicycle with reflectors as well as the obligatory lights for evening and night riding.
• Wear a bicycle helmet and make sure it fits properly.

• Pay particular attention to the maintenance of your bicycle, especially its brakes.

For greater safety, equip your bicycle with the following accessories:

• A small bell. It can prove very useful to warn others of your presence.
• A rear-view mirror. It allows you to see the vehicles behind you without having to turn your head.

A bag rack. You can ride without holding anything in your hands and free of a heavy backpack, which could cause you to lose your balance.

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Bixi Montréal

Let's all share the road... safely - SAAQ

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