1. Be aware that there are blind spots all around large vehicles. It's often safer to hang back
2. Pay attention to what's going on around you and what other road users might do
3. Make eye contact with drivers so you are sure they have seen you
4. Wear bright clothing in the day and reflective clothing or accessories at night
5. Use lights after dark - white at front and red at rear. You may be fined £30 if you don't have them
6. Use appropriate hand signals when making a left or right turn
7. Consider wearing a helmet
8. Ride away from the gutter. If the road is too narrow for vehicles to
pass you safely, it may be safer to ride towards the middle of the lane
to prevent dangerous overtaking by other vehicles
9. Ride in a straight line past parked cars rather than dodge between
them and allow at least a full door's width between you in case a car
door opens suddenly
10. Wait in front of other vehicles at traffic lights by using the advanced stop line for cylists, if there is one
11. Don't ride through red traffic lights. You may be fined £30
Free or subsidised cycle training including commuter skills are available for adults and children in most London boroughs.
Source: Transport for London
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