Sharing with Pedestrians and Cyclists

Always yield to pedestrians at crossings. Make eye contact when possible so you know they see you too. If a pedestrian is even standing at a corner, be prepared to stop.

If pedestrians are jaywalking, still yield — they’re more vulnerable than vehicles, and safety matters more than fault.

Be extra watchful at night, as pedestrians may be hard to see, especially in dark clothing.

Bicyclists share the road:

• Treat them like slow-moving vehicles.
• They generally ride near the right, but may “take the lane” to avoid hazards or when the lane is too narrow — this is legal.
• Do not tailgate a bike — it’s intimidating and leaves no time to react if they fall.

When turning right, always check your blind spot for bicycles going straight to your right — they have the right-of-way if going through an intersection or past a driveway.

If a cyclist is in a crosswalk, they should technically dismount, but many don’t — yield as if they were a pedestrian to avoid danger.

On country roads, if you need to alert a cyclist you’re behind them, give a gentle horn tap from far back. Do not blare your horn — it can startle them dangerously.