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  • Wear an approved bicycle helmet
  • Obey traffic signals and road laws
  • Use lights and reflective clothing when riding at night
  • Ride no more than two abreast or in a single file in heavy traffic
  • Look well ahead and scan the road or path for hazards
  • Ride predictable in as straight a line as possible
  • Signal your intentions by hand and establish eye contact with motorists
  • Maintain your bicycle regularly
  • Carry a repair kit, spare tube and water on a long ride
  • Ride a metre out form the kerb or parked cars
  • Let others behind know when slowing down or stopping
  • Lock your bike to a secure object when unattended
  • Be considerate of all road users' needs