Always wear a helmet, which dramatically reduce the risk of head injuries.
Avoid wearing ear buds or headphones as this will prevent you from hearing other traffic, including emergency vehicles or horns.
Follow ALL traffic laws. Bicyclists are required to obey all regulatory signs and traffic lights. Ride in a single file except when passing.
Use hand signals to tell motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians what you intend to do.
Use bicycle lights at night and attempt to wear something that is reflective to make you more visible to motorists, pedestrians, and other bicyclists.
Be careful at intersections. Use caution since most collisions occur at intersections. Be alert for turning vehicles and use crosswalk signal controls before proceeding across.
Never ride against traffic. Ride with traffic to avoid potential crashes.
Always be alert. Scan the road and be aware of your surroundings.