LANE CHANGING: The ultimate test of a cyclist's skills is riding in traffic.
ATTITUDE: The cyclist needs to have the correct attitude, as well as the necessary knowledge and skills. You must be confident and assertive, but not reckless. In order to successfully change lanes in traffic the cyclist must:
1. Plan ahead
2. Look behind, perhaps several times
3. Signal your intention
4. Act carefully, smoothly, and deliberately
5. NEGOTIATE as necessary
6. Never move in front of another vehicle so close as to constitute a hazard
LANE CHANGING METHOD: The method that is employed to change lanes is dependent upon the cyclist's speed relative to the speed of the traffic.
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