Oregon Scientific 2000 - Manuals

Page 3 - C O N G R ATULATIONS!; T h e f o u r b a s i c p r i n c i p l e s; P R I N C I P L E

C O N G R ATULATIONS! Bicycling is an inexpensive and efficient form of transportation fors h o r t t r i p s a r o u n d t o w n . B y r i d i n g a b i c y c l e , y o u a r e h e l p i n geveryone by reducing traffic congestion, wear and tear on our roadsand the need for more roads and parking. Y...

Page 4 - E f f e c t i v e n e s s o f b i k e l i g h t s

PRINCIPLE #1: MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR BICYCLE There are many things you can do to control your bicycle, even in anemergency. First, make sure your bike is the right size and adjusted to fit youproperly. The right size bicycle is easier to control and more comfort-able, causing less fatigue. Your lo...

Page 7 - wrong; D o n ’ t w e a v e i n a n d o u t o f p a r k e d c a r s

R i d i n g s i d e b y s i d e You and a companion may ride side by side on the road, but only ifyou don’t impede other traffic. If traffic doesn’t have enough room topass you safely, ride single file. When you should take a lane If there is no shoulder or bike lane, and the travel lane is narrow, ...

Page 8 - There are several ways to make a left turn on a bicycle:

Obey traffic signs & signals Stop at STOP signs and red lights.It’s the law to stop for a yellowlight too, and it makes good sense- rushing through a yellow lightmay not leave you enough time tomake it across the intersectionbefore the light changes. U s e f u l t i p : Downshift beforestopping ...

Page 9 - or; B i c y c l i s t h a n d s i g n a l s

Tu r n l a n e s When you approach an intersection with several lanes, choose theone with the arrow pointing where you want to go. You may get cutoff by turning cars if you’re in the wrong lane. If there is a straightthrough bike lane, use it only if you’re going straight ahead. If you can’t make it...

Page 10 - P a s s i n g o t h e r v e h i c l e s; B e p r e p a r e d t o s t o p s u d d e n l y o r t o t a k e o t h e r e v a s i v e a c t i o n .

P a s s i n g o t h e r v e h i c l e s Pass on the left. Only pass a vehicle on the right if it is signaling a leftturn, or if you are in a dedicated travel lane, including a bike lane. You may pass on the right in a bike lane, but do so cautiously. Somedrivers may want to turn right at the next dr...

Page 11 - PRACTICES TO AV O I D; D a r t i n g o u t o n t o t h e r o a d c a n p u t

PRINCIPLE #4:PROTECT YOURSELF Even very careful riders can fall or get hit by a motorist. And even asimple fall can injure your head. The brain is very fragile and oftendoes not heal like broken bones. The damage can be for life. Helmetsprovide proven protection. It’s Oregon law: all bicycle riders ...

Page 12 - N e v e r r i d e a g a i n s t t r a f f i c; Driver A; H a z a r d s o f w r o n g - w a y r i d i n g : d r i v e r A i s l o o k i n g f o r t r a f f i c o n

At intersections, stay on the road. Don’t ride in the crosswalk andsuddenly reappear on the road again. A driver, thinking there is noone there, may lose sight of you, turn the corner and hit you. N e v e r r i d e a g a i n s t t r a f f i c Wrong-way riding is against the law. It’s one of the lead...

Page 13 - A FEW MORE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW; R a i l r o a d t r a c k s; C r o s s i n g r a i l r o a d t r a c k s

behind, and a sense that looking at on-coming traffic will preventcrashes. In reality, bicyclists are rarely hit from behind. The biggest danger of riding the wrong way is at intersections: youmay not be seen by drivers entering, crossing or leaving the roadway.They are expecting traffic coming from...

Page 14 - R i d i n g o n s i d e w a l k s; H o w t o t r i g g e r l o o p d e t e c t o r s; building; M o t o r i s t c r o s s i n g a s i d e w a l k

M o s t b i c y c l e s c o n t a i n e n o u g hmetal to trigger the light, butyou should know where the mostsensitive spots are. Look for cutlines in the pavement, filled withtar. Depending on the shape, themost sensitive spots are: 1. D i a m o n d s : just inside one of the points. 2. R e c t a ...

Page 15 - R i d i n g o n p a t h s; WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A CRASH; W a l k y o u r b i k e o n

W a l k y o u r b i k e i n d o w n t o w na r e a s : they are busy with peoplew a l k i n g o u t o f d o o r w a y s ,stopping to talk to each other orw i n d o w s h o p p i n g . M a n y c i t i e sban bikes from their downtownsidewalks. R i d i n g o n p a t h s Paths are wider than sidewalks,...

Page 16 - S TATEWIDE AND LOCAL BICYCLE M A P S

OREGON O r e g o n B i c y c l i n g G u i d eO r e g o n C o a s t B i k e R o u t e M a p355 Capitol Street N.E., Room 210Salem, OR 97301-1354Tel: (503) 986-3556 Free PORTLAND AREA B i k e T h e r eMetropolitan Service District Transportation Dept.600 N.E. Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232Tel: (503) ...