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Summary of Contents for Oregon Scientific 2000
- Page 1 OREGON Bicyclist Manual 2000...
- Page 2 For a complete copy of the statutes relating to bicycling, please consult the Oregon Vehicle Code, available at your local library. Most of the statutes relating to bicycling are found in Chapter 814 of the Oregon Revised Statutes.
- Page 3 You are improving your own health and well-being through regular exercise. You have a right to ride your bicycle on Oregon’s roads, streets and highways. Some basic safety principles will help you enjoy a safe ride.
- Page 4 PRINCIPLE #1: MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR BICYCLE There are many things you can do to control your bicycle, even in an emergency. First, make sure your bike is the right size and adjusted to fit you properly. The right size bicycle is easier to control and more comfort- able, causing less fatigue.
- Page 5 PRINCIPLE #2: RIDE WITH TRAFFIC In Oregon, a bicycle is a vehicle by law. When riding your bike on a road, you have the same rights and duties as other road users. With a few exceptions, the rules of the road for drivers apply to you. Consult the Oregon Driver’s Manual to become familiar with these rules.
- Page 6 • When avoiding parked cars or surface hazards (see below); • When a lane is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safe- ly side by side (see page 7); • When making a left turn (make left turns as shown on page 8);...
- Page 7 Ride in a straight line This will make you more visible to motorists. Don’t weave in and out of parked cars – you may disappear from motorists’ sight and get squeezed when you need to merge back into traffic. Don’t weave in and out of parked cars Riding side by side You and a companion may ride side by side on the road, but only if you don’t impede other traffic.
- Page 8 Stop at red lights and stop signs Making a left turn There are several ways to make a left turn on a bicycle: As a vehicle. As you approach the intersection, look over your left shoulder for traffic and, when clear, signal your turn (see page 9), move over to the left side of the lane (on a two-lane road), or into the left lane or the center- turn lane (1).
- Page 9 You don’t have to keep your arm out through the turn – you may need both hands on the handlebars to keep control of your bicycle. left right...
- Page 10 Passing other vehicles Pass on the left. Only pass a vehicle on the right if it is signaling a left turn, 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. Some drivers may want to turn right at the next driveway or street.
- Page 11 The damage can be for life. Helmets provide proven protection. It’s Oregon law: all bicycle riders under sixteen must wear an approved bicycle helmet while riding on a public way. In the past, helmets met voluntary standards like ASTM, Snell, or ANSI.
- Page 12 At intersections, stay on the road. Don’t ride in the crosswalk and suddenly reappear on the road again. A driver, thinking there is no one there, may lose sight of you, turn the corner and hit you. Alternating between riding on the road and riding in a crosswalk is confusing to drivers Never ride against traffic Wrong-way riding is against the law.
- Page 13 Cross railroad tracks carefully. Watch for uneven pavement and grooves that could catch a wheel. Keep control of your bicycle. One way is to rise up from your saddle and bend your arms and legs so your body acts like a shock absorber.
- Page 14 When passing a pedestrian, slow down, give an audible warning, and wait for the pedestrian to move over. A bicycle bell works best. If you must say something, make your inten- tions clear. For example, “Passing on your left.”...
- Page 15 If someone has been struck by a car, ask the driver for name and address, vehicle registration number, driver’s license number, and insurance policy company and number. Oregon law requires motor vehicle owners to carry insurance that covers injuries to bicyclists and pedestrians, and to have proof of insurance.
- Page 16 Tel: (503) 248-5050 Free CLACKAMAS COUNTY Clackamas County Bike Map Clackamas County Department of Transportation 902 Abernathy Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 Tel: (503) 655-8521 $3.50 (+$1.50 includes S & H) SALEM & KEIZER/MARION & POLK COUNTIES Mid-Valley Regional Bike Map...