A 3-minute lesson from the Texas course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Bicycles must be able to stop and be seen. Shared lane markings show drivers and cyclists where bikes are likely to ride. And wet weather adds hazards for cyclists that drivers should anticipate.
A shared lane marking may be used to:
Help cyclists position themselves away from the opening doors of parked cars
Help cyclists position themselves in lanes too narrow to share side by side
Show where cyclists are likely to ride in the lane
Driving at dusk, you see a small red glint ahead in your lane. It could be a bicycle's rear reflector, which only has to be visible from 50 to 300 feet. Slow down and give the cyclist room as you pass.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
How far must a bicycle's front white light be visible at night?
At least 100 feet
At least 1,000 feet
At least 500 feet
At least 50 feet
Answer: At least 500 feet
A bicycle's front lamp must emit white light visible from at least 500 feet.
