§ 1 What is a bicycle?

The bicycle has long been a means of transportation, riding on it is an exciting sport and tourism. The bicycle has firmly entered the life of people and received universal appreciation. Also, a bicycle is a good exercise machine. Translated from Latin "bicycle" means " quick legs". Now let's define what a bicycle is? A "bicycle" is a vehicle other than wheelchair having two or more wheels and propelled by human muscular power.

No special permit is required for cycling. We currently have a wide selection of bicycles for children, women, road, sports. For almost every taste.

The bicycle as a vehicle has its own characteristics - it is very maneuverable and at the same time not stable enough, especially when cornering.

And also differs in a lower speed of movement from the speed of cars, trolleybuses, motorcycles. For many, a bicycle is the first vehicle in their life, and they continue to be friends with it throughout their lives. The person driving the bicycle turns into a cyclist.

§ 2 Cyclist and traffic rules

In the rules road traffic about a cyclist it is said that he is a driver of a vehicle and therefore must know and follow the Rules of the Road.

Remember, the bike rider is not a pedestrian. However, a person who gets off a bicycle and drives it, holding it with his hands, is a pedestrian.

Therefore, bicycle owners have the opportunity to become a pedestrian if necessary. You should not forget about it.

Consider a few of these rules that a cyclist needs to know.

The cyclist is the driver of the vehicle, therefore the same requirements are imposed on him as for any driver.

Section 3 Obligations of the cyclist

The cyclist must:

Driving on the side of the road is allowed if it does not interfere with pedestrians.

Bicycle is a vehicle and the cyclist is obliged to follow the signs that are valid for any vehicle.

Only two road signs refer directly to cyclists:

However, the bike rider is obliged to comply with other traffic signs regarding Vehicle generally. A cyclist, as a road user, is obliged to notify other road users about his actions.

To indicate a maneuver, traffic rules provide the following signs:

Stop - hand raised up (any). When moving on a bicycle, especially in a traffic flow or in a bicycle column, it is better to avoid sudden braking and deliberately warn road users about their intentions.

Turning or changing lanes to the right - outstretched right arm, or

elongated and bent at the elbow left.

Turning or changing formation to the left - outstretched left arm, or outstretched and bent at the elbow right. It is also recommended to give a left turn signal when driving around a motor vehicle parked at the right edge of the lane.

§ 4 Cycling safety

There are many benefits to cycling. This and Fresh air, and improvement of metabolism in the body, prevention of many diseases. But, as in everything, in cycling it is necessary to know the boundaries, namely to observe and follow the rules of the road cycling.

When riding a bike, you need to remember about your safety. It is advisable to put on a protective helmet on your head and knee pads on your knees.

The technical condition of the bicycle is of great importance for the safety of the cyclist. Before boarding the bike, check the tire pressure, tension bicycle chain, the work of the brakes and steering wheel. Special attention pay attention to the condition of the bicycle tires. A worn bicycle tire will impair braking.

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A cyclist is the same driver of a vehicle as he is sitting behind the wheel of a car or motorcycle, so he needs to comply with the road traffic rules (SDA) in force in his country. This means that there is no alcohol while driving, talking on a mobile phone while driving, turning through continuous lanes, driving towards on a one-way road. The main duties of a cyclist are set out in a separate section of the Road Traffic Regulations.

Main responsibilities

1. Cyclists are responsible for keeping their vehicle in good technical condition. The bike must have a working brake and a working sound signal. Why do we need serviceable brakes is not worth explaining. As for the bell, it is mainly required to warn pedestrians about the approach of a bicycle. When driving in a stream of cars, it is unlikely that any of the other drivers will hear your bell.

Driving at night on the road or during rain, fog or snow, that is, in conditions of insufficient visibility, is allowed only with lighting. In front of the bike, you need to put a headlight or additionally a white reflector, in the back - a lantern and always a red reflector, on the sides (closer to the front and rear dimensions) - orange flashlights or reflectors, red side lights are also allowed. It is foolish and dangerous to put a red reflector in front, even if it is lying around, car drivers rarely notice cyclists, and then there is such confusion.

2. The cyclist should ride as close to the right side of the road as possible and only in line with other bikers. The old Road Traffic Regulations specified a specific distance from the side of the road that a cyclist had to adhere to. It should be no more than 1 meter. This limitation is absent in new editions. Every reasonable person and so should, first of all, think about their safety.

When overtaking another cyclist or horse-drawn carriage, as well as bypassing a standing vehicle, you still need to move away from the right side of the road for a short time. And it is better to go around an obstacle as far as possible, especially a stopped car, because at any moment the driver can start getting out of it, pushing the door wide open, or a dishonest person throws a cigarette butt out the window.
And do not forget that you need to overtake or detour only to the left, if you do not want to be pinned down to the curb.

3. It is also the responsibility of the cyclist to give warning signals before each maneuver, even if there is no vehicle behind. Before any turn or change of lanes and before braking, the bicycle rider should give a warning signal with his hand, and, importantly, not a second before starting to turn the steering wheel or pressing the brake levers. You need to warn the driver from behind in advance, otherwise your delayed reaction will be critical.

The traffic rules provide for the following hand signals:

• The signal for a right turn or change of lane is the right arm extended in the direction of the turn, or the left arm extended from oneself and bent at the elbow at a right angle.
• A signal for a left turn or change of lane is the left arm extended in the direction of the turn, or the right arm, extended away from oneself and bent at the elbow at a right angle.
• The signal of braking is the left or right arm raised up and straightened at the elbow.

Signaling with your hand does not give you any advantage in movement, so always make sure that the rear rider understands your intentions and does not overtake.

4. If there is a road next to it, bike riders should only use it. The presence of such a blessing of civilization is indicated by a round road sign with a former bicycle on a blue background. And if the cycle path is partially destroyed, covered with construction waste or occupied by parked cars, then the cyclist can go around these congestions along the carriageway, this is included in his rights.

5. When moving in columns, bicycle riders are required to move only in one lane on the road in groups of 10 people. The distance between the groups is 80-100 meters to facilitate overtaking by cars.

When riding in groups, conditional gestures are adopted that are sent not to motorists, but to friends-cyclists following you:

• The hole or obstacle on the right is the downward pointing right hand.
• Left Pit or Obstacle - Left Hand Pointing Down.

The leader in the group gives these signals first, and those who follow him must immediately repeat them. There is no need to wait until you approach a pit or a brick on the road. You should immediately send a warning signal to the cyclists driving behind you.

Bicycle drivers are prohibited

1. Drive without holding the steering wheel with at least one hand. Adults usually use a bicycle as a means of transportation, while children ride it for fun. It is the irresponsible cyclists who, when driving on the road, can let go of the steering wheel and continue with their arms crossed over their chest. In case of a fall, the unfortunate reckless driver spreads out on the asphalt together with a bicycle, and at the same time, it is not excluded that it will be hit by a number of passing cars.

2. Ride the sidewalks footpaths and roadsides. In the rights, it is still allowed to move on the side of the road, you just need not to interfere with pedestrians walking along it or getting on the bus. Well, pedestrian paths or sidewalks are intended only for pedestrians, and when driving along them, everyone should feel safe.

3. Travel on highways. This prohibition is based on concern for the health and safety of the cyclist.

4. Turn left or make a U-turn on a road that has tram lines or more than one lane in a certain direction. If you need to turn or turn around, you need to get to pedestrian crossing, get off the bike and roll it to the opposite side of the road.

5. Tow the bike with another vehicle. It is permitted to transport a trailer with a bicycle in a rigid coupling.

An attempt to drive by grabbing onto the side of a truck often ends with tragic consequences. In this case, the truck driver does not see the cyclist who has joined and does not think about his safety. Any car can move at speeds over 60 km per hour. When making a detour around a pit on the road or performing emergency braking, a hitchhiker may find himself under the wheels.

6. Carry cargo that protrudes beyond the dimensions in width or length by more than 0.5 meters and interferes with control. Fishing rods, pipes and some kind of sticks on the bike break stable position especially when cornering. By catching a protruding object, the vehicle can turn the bike with the rider over.

7. To ride adult passengers. And it is possible to transport children aged 2 to 7 years, but only on an additionally installed seat with footrests. When transporting a heavy person on a frame or roof rack, the previously mentioned stable position is seriously disturbed.

Responsibility of the cyclist for violation of traffic rules

Some clauses of the articles on administrative violations imply the punishment of bicycle riders. For example, there is a fine of 1 to 2 minimum wages for traffic violations by pedestrians and other road users. This implies the 122nd article - the most basic and easily drawn up by a traffic police officer.

There are also fines for violation of the rules for crossing pedestrian crossings, railway crossings, for non-observance of the requirements of road signs and markings, for driving on a prohibitive signal from a traffic controller or traffic light. So you shouldn't believe in complete impunity when cycling.

The bicycle as a means of transportation is becoming more and more popular. It is a fast and environmentally friendly form of transport that allows you to maintain a healthy physical shape.

Due to the fact that cyclists often move not only on pedestrians, but become direct participants in road traffic, they need to know the traffic rules established in 2020 for cyclists by law.

Having studied the basic traffic rules for cyclists, you can learn how to turn correctly at a difficult intersection, where it is better to move - along the sidewalk or along the side of the road, how to cross a pedestrian crossing, who should be the first to cross the intersection - a car or a bicycle.

The role of the cyclist on the track

Learning traffic rules for cyclists should start with general positioning..

The cyclist very often moves at a speed of less than 30 km / h, he is not protected by a body and special safety arcs, and it is also difficult for him to indicate the direction of his movement or to study the situation on the road to the sides and behind.

All this makes the process of travel on the road more difficult and dangerous.

To avoid road problems and accidents, the cyclist is currently endowed with the same rights as the driver of a car and motorcycle. There are only a few minor restrictions that you can learn about in this article.

The authors of traffic rules use special terms in the process of developing and agreeing on rules. Most of the descriptions are significantly reduced, which allows you not to clog the reader's mind with official words.

A bicycle is a type of vehicle with two wheels... It is set in motion by muscular energy, and can also be equipped with an electric motor.

A cyclist is a driver, that is, a person driving a vehicle.

As soon as a cyclist moves by means of a bicycle carrying a bicycle next to him, it is equivalent to an ordinary pedestrian. In other words, its role in road traffic is completely changing.

If a cyclist carries a vehicle next to him and becomes a pedestrian, the rights of this category of road traffic are assigned to him.

It should be noted that a cyclist who walks along the highway does not become a pedestrian, he is subject to pedestrian rights, he is a driver.

As soon as a person switches to a bicycle, he becomes a full-fledged driver, entrusting him with all the duties and rights of such.

Describing traffic rules that apply to cyclists, first of all, it is necessary to note the places where they can move. The permitted travel locations are very specific.

Here are the most basic valid locations:

1. City bike paths.
2. The right edge of the carriageway, no further than a meter from the edge or directly along the side of the road. These are equivalent places. When moving along the road on foot, the cyclist should walk in the direction of travel, and not against it, like pedestrians.
3. In the process of moving along the sidewalk, that is, along the pedestrian zone, you can move only if the first two options are missing.

Based on the above, we can conclude that cyclists who move on sidewalks are breaking the rules.

A bicycle is a vehicle, not a pedestrian on wheels. This rule does not apply to children under 14 years of age. They can move along sidewalks and paths at the same time as pedestrians.

Difficult situations at intersections

There are some rather difficult situations that cyclists can face when they move along the highway as full-fledged road users. These are the most basic requirements for cyclists.

Overview

Before performing a maneuver, a cyclist, as a rule, does not have the opportunity to look in a mirror, since it is simply absent.

Despite these difficulties, the cyclist must make sure that his maneuver is carried out according to the rules, that during the movement there will be no interference with the movement of other vehicles.

This can be done with the help of elementary head turns, and here you need to practice so that the movements do not affect the control of the bike.

Overtaking

Cyclists, like other road users, have the right to overtake.

They have the right to carry out this process only on the left side, taking into account the possibility of the start of movement or acceleration of all overtaken cars.

Bicycles can also be overtaken, the rules do not prohibit moving in two rows if this process is a violation of all other rules.

Individuals riding this vehicle are equally subject to certain cyclist responsibilities, priority signs and related regulations.

In other words, a car that turns to the right and moves in parallel with the bike must give way to a bike that is going straight.

As for the cyclist, he is obliged to give way to vehicles that travel on the right.

Pay attention to the left turn... On a road with one lane, a cyclist has the right to make a turn in that direction, just like cars and motorcycles riding along a full trajectory.

In all other situations, there are two options for turning:

1. Crossing an intersection as a normal pedestrian.
2. Sequential movement in a straight line, stop with a turn and another drive in the direction straight ahead.

If the intersection is crossed as a pedestrian, the cyclist must ride the bike with his hands... In this case, a person is endowed with all the duties and rights of a pedestrian and relies on the appropriate traffic signals.

In certain cases, cyclists have to move near corners, tunnels, thickets and other obstacles that block their view.

Due to the serious vulnerability and fragility of the cyclist compared to other road users, it is recommended to use a special sound signal.

It is he who will be evidence of an approaching vehicle due to the territory of difficult visibility.

In Russia, the installation of a special call is still advisory in nature, while in other countries, the presence of a call is mandatory.

The cyclist, like other road users, are obliged to give timely signals regarding the planned maneuvers.

If the backpack or frame is not equipped with newfangled dimensions and turn signals, the cyclist is advised to use the hand signs that are popular in this case.

Here are some of the most important ones:

1. Before turning to the right and changing formation - the right arm is extended to the side or the left arm bent at the elbow.
2. When changing lanes or turning to the left, the left arm is extended or the right arm bent at the elbow.
3. If you want to stop, just any hand goes up.

There are also several signs that are adopted between cyclists riding in a column. If the left hand goes down, this indicates the presence of holes on the left, the same applies to the right hand.

In the process of giving signals with your hands, you have to operate the bike with one hand. For this reason, it is also worth pre-practicing, as it can be difficult for beginners to do this.

Cyclists also get into accidents from time to time. In such situations, they, like motorists, bear a certain responsibility.

In an emergency, cyclists are required to comply with the following rules:

1. It is strictly forbidden to leave the scene.
2. The bike must not be touched by hands or moved.
3. It is worth calling the traffic police.

Cyclists have the same responsibilities as regular riders... The exception is when a cyclist moves like a pedestrian, that is, driving a vehicle nearby.

Bicycle lights

During the dark hours of the day, special lights or headlights should be activated on each bicycle, like light signs for cyclists.

During daylight hours, it is advisable to install low beam headlights or daytime running lights on the vehicle.

This is a statutory rule, and the traffic police have every right to impose a fine on the cyclist.

First of all, it should be noted that cyclists under the age of 14 are prohibited from traveling on the carriageway.

A separate section of traffic rules for cyclists is the following restrictions and rules for moving along the highway:

A cyclist's helmet is especially important. This piece of equipment is able to save the life of the bicycle rider. You shouldn't save on your health.

The bicycle in most cases can reach speeds of up to 40 km / h... Cyclists can appear on the roadway quite quickly and unexpectedly. Every cyclist should consider this factor.

The movement of cyclists on the road in dangerous situations should be reduced to the minimum speed limit. If the cyclist violated the traffic rules, the traffic police inspector has the right to fine him in accordance with modern legislation.

These requirements and restrictions are quite logical. In more detail and carefully, you just need to study the features of turning to the left.

If a cyclist is driving through an intersection, he must not turn left.... This can be done only in places where the intersection of a single-lane road is provided.

Even here, everything is not so simple, there are questions regarding the situation. The turn in this case will not be made from the extreme position, therefore the process may be accompanied by some difficulties. Each of them should be analyzed in more detail.

Video: Traffic rules for cyclists in 5 minutes

Conclusion

The driver of an ordinary city bike must be a competent road user.

He must follow and know the basic rules for moving on the highway and feel the fullness of his responsibility for driving on the road. Knowledge of traffic rules for cyclists makes it possible to move much faster and more efficiently on their vehicle.

The established rules concern not only certain restrictions, but also traffic possibilities, among which one can note the correct or priority placement on the road.

To prevent difficult situations on the road, the cyclist is obliged to give signals as soon as possible, corresponding to his subsequent movements and maneuvers.

Every cyclist should respect heavier and faster road users. This is a guarantee of preserving the life and health of a cyclist, as well as an ideal opportunity to enjoy riding without violating the statutory traffic rules.

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In the paragraph "Movement near obstacles" it is indicated incorrectly "In Russia, the installation of a special bell is still RECOMMENDED ..."

According to clause 6 "BASIC PROVISIONS FOR ADMISSION OF VEHICLES FOR OPERATION

AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS TO ENSURE ROAD SAFETY ":

"The bike must have a working brake, handlebar and SOUND SIGNAL ..."

In the spring of this year, it was planned to make changes to the traffic rules concerning cyclists. One of them is permission to cross the carriageway on a controlled pedestrian crossing ... Are these changes currently in effect or not?

When buying a bicycle, how many people remember that he is a cyclist full participants road traffic. This means that it is simply necessary to know and follow the rules of the road. We remind you of the main traffic rules related to bicycle riders.

General Provisions

Bike- a vehicle with two or more wheels, propelled by the muscular force of the person on it.

Driver- the person driving any vehicle. Thus, a cyclist is a driver of a vehicle, and therefore a road user.

The driver is obliged to know and comply with the requirements of the Road Traffic Rules (SDA), traffic signals, signs and markings, as well as follow the orders of the traffic controllers.

Bicycle movement requirements:

1. A person must be at least 14 years old to ride a bicycle while driving on the road.

2. Cyclists should only move in the rightmost lane in one lane as far to the right as possible. Driving on the side of the road is allowed if it does not interfere with pedestrians.

3. Columns of cyclists when moving on the carriageway must be divided into groups of 10 cyclists. To facilitate overtaking, the distance between groups should be 80 -100 m.

4. At an unregulated intersection bike path with the road, the cyclist must give way to vehicles moving on the road.

The bicycle driver is prohibited from:

1. ride without holding the steering wheel with at least one hand;

2. to carry passengers, except for a child under the age of 7, on an additional seat equipped with reliable footrests;

3. to carry cargo that interferes with control, or that protrudes more than 0.5 meters in length or width;

4. move along the road if there is a cycle path nearby;

5. turn left or make a U-turn on roads with tram traffic and on roads with more than one lane for traffic;

6. towing bicycles, as well as bicycles, except for towing a trailer intended for use with a bicycle.

7. move along the sidewalk, footpath;

8. drive on the roads marked with signs 5.1 "motorway" and 5.3 "road for cars";

9. use a telephone while driving, which is not equipped with a technical device that allows you to negotiate without the use of hands;

10.to drive a vehicle while intoxicated, under the influence drugs, impairing reaction and attention, in a painful or fatigued state.

When listening to music while driving, in order to control the situation from behind, it is recommended not to cover one ear.

Technical requirements

The bike must have a working brake, steering wheel and sound signal; be equipped in front with a reflector and a lantern or headlamp (for driving in the dark and in conditions of insufficient visibility) in white, behind - with a reflector or red lantern, and on each side - with an orange or red reflector.

It is desirable to have a bicycle helmet, or any other with a closed back of the head.

Responsibility for violation of traffic rules

Violation of Article 12.29 of the Administrative Offenses Code of the Russian Federation entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of 100-500 rubles. Failure to comply with other traffic rules requirements will also result in a fine or warning.

If the actions of the cyclist caused damage to the health of people or vehicles, then civil liability measures are applied to him.

Criminal liability arises in case of violation of traffic rules, which, through negligence, entailed death or serious harm to human health.

Cyclist signals

The signal of a left turn, reversal, change of formation, start of movement corresponds to the left arm extended to the side or the right arm extended to the side and bent at the elbow at a right angle.

The signal of the right turn corresponds to the right arm extended to the side or the left arm extended to the side and bent at the elbow at a right angle.

The brake signal is given by any hand raised up.

Directions for action

When you turn on the prohibiting traffic light, it is necessary to stop near the stop lines or its duplicating sign 6.16 "STOP".

When you turn on the permitting signal of a traffic light that is not equipped with an additional arrow, it is necessary to indicate a maneuver and move to the left. Drivers turning right will not overtake and cut off. According to statistics, this is the most common type of accident. It is advisable to use the same tactics when driving right turns on secondary roads.

When leaving the yard, or from a secondary road to the main road, the cyclist must give way to other road users, including pedestrians. When turning right, leaving the main road, crossing an unregulated pedestrian crossing, you must also give way to pedestrians.

At the intersection of equivalent roads, the driver must give way to vehicles approaching from the right. Approaching such an intersection, you need to make sure that the driver on the left is letting go. If in doubt, skip it.

On roads with tram lines or roads with two or more lanes for movement in the same direction, drivers must dismount and cross the road to make a left turn or U-turn, riding a bicycle next to them.

In settlements, drivers must give way to trolleybuses and buses starting from the designated stop.

Outside intersections where tram lines cross the carriageway, the cyclist must give way to the tram, unless the tram leaves the depot.

Topic 6. Cyclist - vehicle driver

Subject: OBZH.

The date of the:

Compiled by: teacher-organizer of OBZh Musagitov R.T.

Purpose: to get acquainted with the Rules of the road for a cyclist.

During the classes

Repetition of the passed material.

What safety measures are required for pedestrians and passengers as road users?

Name road signs shown by the teacher.

Communication of the topic and purpose of the lesson.

The topic of the lesson is "Cyclist - vehicle driver".

The purpose of the lesson: to familiarize yourself with the Rules of the road for a cyclist.

Presentation of the program material.

The driver is the main figure in traffic management.

Recall that in our country, the number of cars is growing at a high rate: annually, about 1,300,000 cars are growing. According to the forecasts of specialists, 330-440 cars are now per 1000 people.

Consequently, the number of drivers is also growing rapidly. At the same time, the level of their professional training and the level of culture in the field of road safety is not very high and does not fully meet the increasing requirements for road users to ensure road safety in modern conditions (as already mentioned, more than 70% of accidents occur due to the fault of drivers ).

Therefore, road safety primarily depends on the level of training of drivers and instilling in them a high sense of responsibility for the personal safety and safety of others.

What spiritual and physical qualities the driver can be judged by the level of his culture in the field of road safety? In our opinion, the most significant features can be identified:

Compliance of the driver's health and his working capacity with the physical and psychological stress arising from driving a vehicle in modern roads.

Deep knowledge of the Rules of the road, their conscious observance and the ability to apply in various situations that arise on the road.

Continuous improvement of professional qualities in driving a vehicle.

Fostering a sense of high responsibility for the safety of other road users (pedestrians and passengers), respecting their rights in the field of life safety.

Such qualities do not appear by themselves. They will not arise even with the receipt of the right to drive a vehicle. They must be brought up with school age and should serve as the foundation for the training of a modern driver, because most young people in life will become vehicle drivers. This is evidenced by the intensive motorization of the country.

Purposefully, these qualities should be formed from the moment a person became a road user. From this moment, he must begin to comprehend the basics of the Rules of the road and form the conviction of the need to comply with them constantly.

The first vehicle that a person begins to drive during his school years is a bicycle. From this moment on, it is necessary to begin to cultivate the qualities of a cultural driver.

A bicycle is a vehicle that has two or more wheels and is set in motion by the muscular force of a person.

Attention!

Driving a bicycle while driving on the road is allowed by the Traffic Regulations for persons at least 14 years old, and a moped at least 16 years old. This age may be reduced by decisions of the relevant regional authorities, but by no more than 2 years. Accordingly, a teenager at the age of 12 can drive a bicycle on the road, and a moped at the age of 14.

Cycling is not permitted on most city streets, in settlements and on highways. The bicycle as a vehicle has its own characteristics. First, it is not driven by the engine, but by the muscular efforts of the cyclist. Therefore, its speed depends on the physical fitness of the driver. Secondly, the bicycle has high maneuverability, and thirdly, it is characterized by insufficient stability. Therefore, it is necessary to seriously learn to ride a bicycle, to be prepared for various situations that may arise on the road.

Remember!

The cyclist is the driver of the vehicle. Therefore, the same requirements are imposed on him as for any driver.

Everyone should know

Before leaving, each driver is obliged to check and ensure the good technical condition of the vehicle on the way.

Basic requirements for the technical condition of the bike

The bike must always have good brakes and a sound signal (bell).

When driving on roads in the dark, the bicycle must be equipped with a white flashlight (headlight) in front, a red lantern or reflector at the back, orange or red reflectors on the sides.

Bicycle riders are prohibited

Move in case of malfunction brake system or steering.

Ride a bicycle without holding the handlebars with at least one hand.

Carry passengers, except for a child under the age of 7, on an additional seat equipped with reliable footrests.

Carry cargo that protrudes more than 0.5 m in length or width beyond the dimensions of the bike or interferes with control.

Move along the carriageway if there is a cycle path nearby.

Turn left or make a U-turn on roads that have more than one lane in that direction.

Learn to ride a bike on city streets and highways.

Drive on sidewalks and footpaths (a sidewalk is a pedestrian path).

Basic duties of a cyclist

On the road, you must keep to the extreme right lane, at a distance of no more than 1 m from the sidewalk or shoulder. This will keep the cyclist safe.

It is possible to make a left turn or make a U-turn only on roads with one lane for movement in this direction and which do not have tram traffic. On such roads, the carriageway is narrow, allowing the cyclist to make a turn or U-turn relatively safely. If necessary, turn left or make a U-turn on a road with tram lines and more than one lane for movement in one direction, the cyclist must get off the bike and guide it with his hands, observing the rules established for pedestrians.

If you intend to turn or stop, it is necessary to warn the other road users in advance using hand signals. When turning left, raise to the side left hand or bent at the elbow right hand... When turning to the right, the right hand or the left hand bent at the elbow is raised to the side.

At an unregulated intersection of a cycle path with a road, you must give way to a vehicle moving on the intersected road.

While mastering and improving your skills in driving a bike, it is advisable not just to dashingly ride it, violating all the Traffic Rules, but to prepare to become a professional driver of vehicles.

It should be noted that in Russian Federation in 1995 the Association of Youth Automobile Schools of Russia was created.

As of January 1, 2004, the Association includes youth automobile schools from 32 regions of Russia, the main of which are Moscow, Saratov, Rostov, Samara, Penza, Kursk, Perm, Stavropol, Nalchik, Kaliningrad, Ryazan, Borisoglebsk Voronezh regions and many other educational institutions.

the main task Association of Youth Automobile Schools of Russia - creation of a single integral system of teaching safe behavior skills for children and adolescents on the streets and roads from the age of 5.

Junior Automobile Schools have the status of institutions additional education... During the training, students receive professional training for vehicle drivers.

The vehicle driver training program provides for:

3-year training from 14 years old;

2-year training from 15 years old;

1-year training from 16-16.5 years of age.

Youth automobile schools have an equipped educational and material base, which includes classes, educational and methodological rooms for laboratory and practical classes, as well as teaching technique... Currently, the fleet of driving schools has over 2000 vehicles, including more than 200 trucks. The vehicle fleet is renewed annually up to 100 vehicles.

The work of youth automobile schools is built taking into account the requirements of the Federal Law "On Road Safety", regional programs "On Road Safety", taking into account the requirements of the administrations of regions and cities in the upbringing of the younger generation.

In youth driving schools, the following pedagogical tasks are solved:

Raising the general level of culture of road users as a guarantee of safety.

Professional training of adolescents and youth driving personnel.

Professional orientation of young people to professions employed in the automotive industry.

Teaching children and adolescents the skills of safe behavior on the streets and roads, prevention of road traffic injuries.

Organization of free time in order to prevent neglect and delinquency among minors.

Improvement of civil-patriotic, aesthetic, moral, physical education.

Creation of autodromes, auto towns, sections, circles for children to teach safe driving on bicycles, motorcycles, cars.

Organization of methodological assistance to teachers of educational institutions, institutions of additional education, workers of health camps, parents and public organizations on the problem of preventing child road traffic injuries.

In conclusion, we note that the reduction in the number of road traffic accidents, injuries and deaths on the roads depends on each person - the road user. It is possible to reduce the negative impact of the “human factor” on road safety if there is a radical change in the attitude of road users towards the implementation of the Road Traffic Rules and the observance of well-known road safety measures, with the awareness of each person of the fact that life and health depend largely on his behavior.

Homework

From the Rules of the Road, select and remember the main provisions of what is prohibited to the bicycle rider.