SHARING IOWA'S ROADS WITH BICYCLES

• Bicycles have a right to use Iowa's roads.
• Bicyclists must follow the same rules of the road as motorists.

SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS

• Do not honk your horn at bicyclists.
  They may be startled and lose control.
• Use extra caution when passing bicycles.
  Move entirely into the left lane; on a two-lane road, do not pass a bicycle if oncoming traffic is near.
• Bicyclists might swerve to avoid road hazards.
  Common road hazards for bicyclists are potholes, debris, drainage grates, railroad tracks and narrow bridges.
• Be careful when opening your vehicle door.
  Road widths often force bicyclists to ride close to parked vehicles where they may be injured by an opening door.
• When in doubt, yield to bicycles.

SAFETY TIPS FOR BICYCLISTS

• Always wear a helmet.
• Ride on the right.
  Ride in the right lane, except when passing another vehicle, preparing for a left turn, or avoiding hazards.
• Never ride against traffic.
  Always ride with the flow of traffic.
• Obey traffic signs and signals.
  Use hand signals to advise motorists you plan to turn, change lanes or stop.
• Make eye contact with motorists.
  Never assume a motorist sees you or that you have the right-of-way. Expect the unexpected such as: parked vehicles pulling into traffic