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North Carolina Coalition for Bicycle Driving
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Bicyclists are Drivers of Vehicles
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Be able to ride a straight line, including while starting and stopping, riding very slowly, hand signaling, and during a LOOK BACK. Turn with your inside pedal up so that it doesn't contact the ground. Though you should be able to avoid hazardous situations by planning ahead and with good positioning (RIDE BIG), learning how to INSTATURN, PANIC STOP and QUICK DODGE can provide emergency backup. Practice these techniques before you need them.
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i. INSTATURN.
Use this to sidestep the DRIVE OUT (driver not yielding when pulling out of a side street or driveway), LEFT CROSS or RIGHT HOOK (shown). To execute, briefly steer left first, which causes the bicycle to lean right, then enabling a lightening fast, sharp right turn.
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ii. PANIC STOP.
Swiftly stop by using mainly the front brake, which is the most effective. If the rear skids, ease up on both brakes. Shift your weight back and straighten your arms to improve performance. Know the braking limits of your front wheel to avoid an "endo!"
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iii. QUICK DODGE.
Skirt unforeseen hazards by turning one way then the other quickly around the object. The rear wheel should also miss the threat. The bike changes line; your body doesn't. You may also BUNNY HOP a hazard. If you must ride over something, use your legs like shock absorbers.
Next: Be Smartly Outfitted
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