Make sure you keep to the left. Always look behind and give the proper signal before moving off, changing lanes or making a turn.
You must obey the rules of the road, particularly those that relate to traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, pelican crossings and zebra crossings.
Keep both hands on the handlebars except when signalling or changing
gears.
Keep both feet on the pedals.
Do not take up a position on the ‘inside’ of a large vehicle out of view of the driver. Instead, stay behind if the large vehicle has stopped at a junction with the intention of turning left.
Keep clear of the kerb – riding clear will make you more visible and help reduce unsafe overtaking.
When turning left, keep close to the left-hand side of the road, watch out for pedestrians and give the proper signal in good time.
Beware of blind spots – all vehicles have blind zones and a driver may not be able to see you!
If you cannot see the driver, the driver cannot see you, so stay back and stay safe.
When turning right, get into the centre or just left of centre of the
right-turning lane. This helps to prevent a vehicle overtaking you whilst you are changing direction. Look behind and give the proper signal before you move out and ensure traffic in that lane is not going straight ahead. On steep hills or busy roads, pull into the left-hand side of the road and wait until there is a break in traffic in both directions to let you make the turn safely.
When cycling alongside traffic stopped in line, be aware of gaps in the traffic to allow other vehicles to turn across the stationary lane. The view of the car that is turning may be blocked due to the traffic build-up.
In poor weather conditions, or if you are not confident about taking up the position for turning right as outlined above, it may be safer to get off your bike and cross the roadway on foot. Where available, you should use a pedestrian or controlled crossing.
Wear reflective clothing at all times.