Road Safety : Mastering Rule 211 for Cyclist & Motorcyclist Awareness

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It is often difficult to see motorcyclists and cyclists, especially when they are waiting alongside you, coming up from behind, coming out of or moving off from junctions, at roundabouts, overtaking you or filtering through traffic. Always look out for them before you emerge from a junction; they could be approaching faster than you think.

Do not turn at a junction if to do so would cause the cyclist going straight ahead to stop or swerve, just as you would do with a motor vehicle.

When turning right across a line of slow-moving or stationary traffic, look out for and give way to cyclists or motorcyclists on the inside of the traffic you are crossing. Be especially careful when moving off, turning, and when changing direction or lane. Be sure to check mirrors and blind spots carefully.

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Road Safety : Mastering Rule 211 for Cyclist & Motorcyclist Awareness

VISIBILITY CHALLENGES

Vuinerable Road Users are Often " Invisible "

Cyclists and motorcyclists are particularly difficult to see when they are waiting alongside , coming from behind , or filtering through stationary traffic .

High - Risk Visibility Zones

Drivers must be extra vigilant at junctions , roundabouts , and while others are overtaking , as these are common areas where smailer vehicles are obscured .

Speed Misperception: Always look out for cyclists and motorcyclists before emerging from a junction , as they may be approaching much faster than they appeer .

SAFE JUNCTION MANEUVERS

Prioritize Straight - Ahead Cyclists

Do not turn at a junction if the maneover would force a cyclist going straight to stop or awerve

ADVANCED MANEUVERING & OBSERVATION

Turning Right Across Traffic: When creasing a line of slow - moving or stationary traffic , look out for and give way to riders traveling on the inside of the traffic line .

The " Motor Vehicle " Standard

Treat cyclists with the same priority and space considerations you would atford a full - sleed motor vehicle at any junction .

Critical Checkpoints

Be especially careful when moving off , turning , or changing lanes ; these actions require diligent mirror and blind spot checks .