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▶ When riding on the sidewalk, you have the same rights CHAPTER 2
and responsibilities as a pedestrian. When passing a
pedestrian, you must give an audible signal before passing.
▶ Ride on the trail, paved shoulder, bike lane, or bike
route when available.
▶ Watch for debris that might make you fall or swerve
such as gravel or leaves.
▶ Always watch for turning traffic.
To learn more about bicycle safety from Alert Today
Florida, go to the Statewide Resources in Chapter 5.
Safe Bicycling for Life Workshop
The Safe Bicycling for Life workshop, developed by the
Florida Traffic & Bicycling Safety Education Program,
is designed to teach you how to be a safer bicyclist
through in-class instruction and outside, on-bike skills.
This workshop is designed for those who are interested
in getting back into using bicycling as a transportation
option to get around their community and those who
ride already but want to learn how to be safer.
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