Drivers often see cyclists as slow, and tend to get upset if they think that we are holding up traffic. We may be slower on open roads, but there are a few situations when cyclists are actually the faster vehicle and are regularly brought to a stop by cars. So, in those handful of situations when you may be moving quicker, what’s the safest way to ride a bike in traffic legally? At a Stop Light Probably one of the more common bike safety questions is about what you should do if you’re on your bike and a stop light won’t change. Many lights operate with various sensors that are supposed to detect the presence of cars, and then change the light to let them go. Bicycles are often too small to trigger the sensor. If you’ve been sitting at a red light for a while, try moving around a…
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