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Which habit helps drivers notice you when you ride a bike?

Wear bright clothing and make eye contact.

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  1. Ride close behind parked cars
  2. Wear dark clothes to look sleek
  3. Wear bright clothing and make eye contact ✔

Why: Drivers can't avoid what they don't see. Ride where people can see you, wear bright colors, and look drivers in the eye at corners so you know they've noticed you.

Huh, didn't know that: At night, add a white front light, a red rear light and reflectors.

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I wore my brightest jersey on my ride. The sun asked me to tone it down.
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Answer: Wear bright clothing and make eye contact. Drivers can't avoid what they don't see. Ride where people can see you, wear bright colors, and look drivers in the eye at corners so you know they've noticed you.

  1. League of American Bicyclists: Rules of the Road bikeleague.org/ridesmart/rules-of-the-road
    Ride where people can see you and wear bright clothing.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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