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Riding your bike on the street, which way should you go?

The same direction as the cars, on the right side.

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  1. Toward the cars so you see them
  2. The same way as the cars ✔
  3. Right down the middle

Why: Bikes follow the same road rules as cars. Ride on the right side, going the same way as traffic, never against it.

Huh, didn't know that: Use a bike lane whenever one is available.

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Why can't a bicycle stand on its own? Because it's two tired.
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Answer: The same way as the cars. Bikes follow the same road rules as cars. Ride on the right side, going the same way as traffic, never against it.

  1. Bike Safety (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/bike-safety.html
    Ride on the right-hand side of the street, so you travel in the same direction as cars do.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Bike Safety Tips (Safe Kids Worldwide) www.safekids.org/tip/bike-safety-tips
    Tell your kids to ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, not against it.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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