Cycling DD FF DD FF HH AA BB CC GG EE DD FF HH AA BB CC GG EE HH BB AA CC EE GG Cycling in traffic 3 When in traffic be visible Use hook turns 5 5 and confident but prepare If a normal right-hand turn for evasive action. Look leaves you exposed in an ahead for gaps in traffic. intersection, use a hook turn. 7 Take or share the lane Depending on lane width 11 1 1 11 and traffic speed, keep 7 11 11 11 left or take the lane. 5 Cross tram and train WHITEWHITE HILLSHILLS WHITEWHITE HILLSHILLS WHITEWHITE HILLSHILLS tracks at wide angles 0 1 3 Don’t hug the gutter If you hug the gutter you will get squeezed out. Don’t weave in and out of empty car 8 parking spaces to 7 stay close to the Keep your distance gutter – keep a Maintain a safe distance straight line. between you and any traffic hazards. Riding away from 0 1 22 22 22 Positioning obstacles may also increase 22 22 22 in traffic your visibility to others. Be aware of drivers’ CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA GULLYGULLY CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA GULLYGULLY 4 CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA GULLYGULLY 5 blind spots to the side and next to their back doors. 0 1 8 4 Cycling 3 Roundabouts Cycling in the wet Take the lane Preparing your bike As you approach the Invest in a good set of roundabout, move into mudguards or make 7 33 the middle of the lane. your own. Keep a plastic 33 33 33 .