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It is becoming even more important that fourwheeled vehicles share the roads safely with the twowheeled variety. According to Statistics Canada census data, between 2001 and 2006 the number of people riding a bike to work in Toronto increased by over 30 per cent. And as a result of this past winter's lack of snow, and Spring's warm early onset, bikes are out of basements and have been back on the roads for months. What is alarming, however, is that Toronto continues to have the highest number of recorded bike car collisions per capita of any large Canadian city. At least three reported collisions occur a day. It is estimated eight percent do not get recorded. SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS 1. Reduce your speed especially in residential and areas with cyclists. 2. Three Foot Rule. When passing a cyclist give at least three feet. 3. Look before you open your door. Doorings are a leading cause of injuries to cyclists. 4. Be careful when making turns. Use your indicator and check for cyclists in your mirrors before initiating your turn. 5. Check for cyclists before pulling out onto the road. 6. Remember cyclists can not hug a curb due to grates, debris and loose dirt/gravel. 7. City Trucks need to be fitted with side guards, blind spot mirrors and indicator strips. 8. In areas of streetcar tracks, extra room must be given to cyclists including allowances for wide angle crossings. 9. Obey traffic signals and the rules of the road. stant night use. 2. Ensure your bicycle has a bell, horn or similar "noise" device. 3. Wear bright and reflective clothing in order to stand out day or night. Ensure clothing fits tightly and cannot get tangled in spokes or chain. 4. Obey traffic signals and the rules of the road. 5. Use your hand signals for lane changes and turns for both vehicles and cyclists behind. 6. Avoid the right hook. When approaching right turning vehicles, avoid passing on the inside. 7. Use hand signals to identify hazardous road conditions for those cyclists behind you. 8. Maintain your line and avoid weaving in and out of areas with parked cars. 9. Follow a safe distance behind other vehicles (use the two second rule when the vehicle in front of you passes an object, begin counting and only move after two seconds). 10. Always yield to pedestrians. 11. A bicycle is built for one rider only. SAFETY TIPS FOR 12. Maintain control of your CYCLISTS bicycle, make sure it's 1. 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