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## california_driver_handbook_bcicyle_snippets
Page 23
	Right-of-Way Rules - "It is important to respect the right-of-way of others, especially pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and bicycle riders."
	Pedestrians - "A pedestrian is a person on foot or who uses a conveyance such as roller skates, skateboard, etc., other than a bicycle. A pedestrian can also be a person with a disability using a tricycle, quadricycle, or wheelchair for transportation."
Page 35-36
	Shared Roadway Bicycle Markings (Sharrows) - "Sharrows are used to remind motorists that bicycles are allowed to lawfully use this portion of a lane. Sharrows are used to assist bicyclists with positioning on a shared roadway. They also alert motorists of the location a bicyclist may occupy within the traveled roadway."
	Bicycle Lanes - "A bicycle lane is a designated traffic lane for bicyclists marked by a solid white line, typically breaking into a dotted line edning before it reaches the corner."
		- "Treat a bicycle lane the same as other traffic lanes"
		- "[Vehicles] may park in a bicycle lane if your vehicle does not block a bicyclist and/or there is not a "No Parking" sign posted."
	Bicycle in Travel Lanes - "When passing a bicyclist in the travel lane, ensure enough width for the bicyclist, typically 3 feet. Do not squeeze or force a bicyclist off the road."
		- "Bicyclists may occupy the center of the lane when conditions such as a narrow lane or road hazard make it unsafe to ride in a position that may provide room for a vehicle to pass. With any slow-moving vehicle or bicycle, drivers should follow at a safe distance."
		- "Bicyclists are entitled to share the road with other drivers. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicle and motorcycle drivers."
Page 44
	Special Parking Rules - "When you are ready to exit your vehicle, look carefully for passing vehicles, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. Do not open the driver's side door unless it is safe to do so and you do not interfere with traffic. Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary."
Page 45
	Signaling - "Bicyclists may give right turn-signals with their right arm held straight out, pointing right."
Page 55
	Space and Speed to Pass - "... when you pass a bicyclist, be patient. Slow down and pass him/her only when it is safe. Do not squeeze the bicyclist off the road."
Page 60-61
	Bicycles - "Bicyclists:"
		- "Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles."
		- "Have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles and motorcycle drivers."
		- "Must obey all traffic signals and stop signs"
		- "Are lawfully permitted to ride on certain sections of roadway in rural areas where there is no alternate route."
		- "Must ride in the same direction as other traffic, not against it."
		- "Shall ride as near to the right curb or edge of the roadway as partical--not on the sidewalk."
		- "Are legally allowed to ride in the center of the lane when moving at the same speed as other traffic."
		- "May move left to pass a parked or moving vehicle, bicycle, animal, or avoid debris or other hazards."
		- "May choose to ride near the left curb or edge of a one-way street."
		- "Should ride single file on a busy or narrow street."
		- "Must make left and right turns in the same way drivers do, using the same turn lanes. If the bicyclist is traveling straight ahead, he or she should use a through traffic lane rather than ride next to the curb and block traffic making right turns."
		- "Must signal all their intentions to motorists and bicyclists near them."
		- "Must wear a helmet if under the age of 18."
		- "Should carry identification"
		- "Shall not operate a bicycle on a roadway unless the bicycle is equipped with:"
			- "A brake which will enable the operator to make one braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement."
		- "During darkness bicyclists must have the following equipment:'
			- "A front lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet."
			- "A rear red reflector visible from a distance of 500 feet."
			- "A white or yellow reflector on each pedal or on the bicyclist's shoes or ankles visible from a distance of 200 feet."
Page 71
	Things You Must Not Do - "Do not tow anyone who is riding a bicycle, a wagon, on roller skates, roller blades, skis, sled, toy vehicle, skateboard, etc."
	- "Do not block or hinder a funderal procession. Vehicles taking part in a funeral procession have the right-of-way and if you interfere, obstruct or interrupt the funderal procession, you are subject to a citation (CVC SS2817). A funeral procession is led by a traffic officer. All vehicles taking part in the procession have windshield markers to identify them and have their headlights on."
	Page 23
	Right-of-Way Rules - "It is important to respect the right-of-way of others, especially pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and bicycle riders."
	Pedestrians - "A pedestrian is a person on foot or who uses a conveyance such as roller skates, skateboard, etc., other than a bicycle. A pedestrian can also be a person with a disability using a tricycle, quadricycle, or wheelchair for transportation."
	Page 35-36
	Shared Roadway Bicycle Markings (Sharrows) - "Sharrows are used to remind motorists that bicycles are allowed to lawfully use this portion of a lane. Sharrows are used to assist bicyclists with positioning on a shared roadway. They also alert motorists of the location a bicyclist may occupy within the traveled roadway."
	Bicycle Lanes - "A bicycle lane is a designated traffic lane for bicyclists marked by a solid white line, typically breaking into a dotted line edning before it reaches the corner."
	- "Treat a bicycle lane the same as other traffic lanes"
	- "[Vehicles] may park in a bicycle lane if your vehicle does not block a bicyclist and/or there is not a "No Parking" sign posted."
	Bicycle in Travel Lanes - "When passing a bicyclist in the travel lane, ensure enough width for the bicyclist, typically 3 feet. Do not squeeze or force a bicyclist off the road."
	- "Bicyclists may occupy the center of the lane when conditions such as a narrow lane or road hazard make it unsafe to ride in a position that may provide room for a vehicle to pass. With any slow-moving vehicle or bicycle, drivers should follow at a safe distance."
	- "Bicyclists are entitled to share the road with other drivers. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicle and motorcycle drivers."
	Page 44
	Special Parking Rules - "When you are ready to exit your vehicle, look carefully for passing vehicles, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. Do not open the driver's side door unless it is safe to do so and you do not interfere with traffic. Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary."
	Page 45
	Signaling - "Bicyclists may give right turn-signals with their right arm held straight out, pointing right."
	Page 55
	Space and Speed to Pass - "... when you pass a bicyclist, be patient. Slow down and pass him/her only when it is safe. Do not squeeze the bicyclist off the road."
	Page 60-61
	Bicycles - "Bicyclists:"
	- "Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles."
	- "Have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles and motorcycle drivers."
	- "Must obey all traffic signals and stop signs"
	- "Are lawfully permitted to ride on certain sections of roadway in rural areas where there is no alternate route."
	- "Must ride in the same direction as other traffic, not against it."
	- "Shall ride as near to the right curb or edge of the roadway as partical--not on the sidewalk."
	- "Are legally allowed to ride in the center of the lane when moving at the same speed as other traffic."
	- "May move left to pass a parked or moving vehicle, bicycle, animal, or avoid debris or other hazards."
	- "May choose to ride near the left curb or edge of a one-way street."
	- "Should ride single file on a busy or narrow street."
	- "Must make left and right turns in the same way drivers do, using the same turn lanes. If the bicyclist is traveling straight ahead, he or she should use a through traffic lane rather than ride next to the curb and block traffic making right turns."
	- "Must signal all their intentions to motorists and bicyclists near them."
	- "Must wear a helmet if under the age of 18."
	- "Should carry identification"
	- "Shall not operate a bicycle on a roadway unless the bicycle is equipped with:"
	- "A brake which will enable the operator to make one braked wheel skid on dry, level, clean pavement."
	- "During darkness bicyclists must have the following equipment:'
	- "A front lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet."
	- "A rear red reflector visible from a distance of 500 feet."
	- "A white or yellow reflector on each pedal or on the bicyclist's shoes or ankles visible from a distance of 200 feet."
	Page 71
	Things You Must Not Do - "Do not tow anyone who is riding a bicycle, a wagon, on roller skates, roller blades, skis, sled, toy vehicle, skateboard, etc."
	- "Do not block or hinder a funderal procession. Vehicles taking part in a funeral procession have the right-of-way and if you interfere, obstruct or interrupt the funderal procession, you are subject to a citation (CVC SS2817). A funeral procession is led by a traffic officer. All vehicles taking part in the procession have windshield markers to identify them and have their headlights on."