DR. MCBEAN'S "4E'S" NOTEBOOK

The article discusses some of the problems faced by bicyclists with regard to demand-actuated signals, lessons for youngsters on driveway ride-out safety, and encouraging bicycling for exercise. The positioning of the bicycle on the location of the loop detector is important. While this is easy for most cars, it is not so easy for bicycles. It may be necessary to install bike-sensitive loops at troublesome intersections. Lessons are described which teach youngsters how to safely exit a driveway. The lessons teach a youngster to look and yield to car traffic when exiting. The technique and preparation for the lesson are described. Bicycling for exercise should be encouraged not only for the adventure it provides but as a way of building interest for advanced courses in touring, commuting and maintenance. Some ideas are given for those planning to organize such a class.

• Corporate Authors:

  Bicycle Federation

  1101 15th Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20005
• Publication Date: 1982

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 34-36
• Serial:
  • BICYCLE FORUM
  • Issue Number: 9

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bicycles; Children; Cyclists; Driveways; Loop detectors; Recreation; Traffic crashes
• Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00377416
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-034 566
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 30 1983 12:00AM