Considerate DRIVING for Cyclist Safety
- Pass safely.
When passing, understand the draft you cause is dangerous. Go around cyclists like you would any other vehicle. Leave lots of room, at least 1 metre, and more at speed. Be patient. If it is not safe to pass and a vehicle is coming the other way, just wait a few seconds. - Obey the road rules.
Under the Road Rules, bicycles are considered to be vehicles and have a right to be on the roads. Cyclists are legally allowed to ride two abreast and at roundabouts may occupy the whole lane. Don’t use a hand held mobile phone whilst driving or cycling.
For more information > VICROADS - Watch out for cyclists.
Expect to see cyclists of all ages on our roads, especially at intersections and roundabouts. Always look behind for cyclists before opening a car door. - Make allowances.
Cyclists are required to ride as close as practicable to the curb. However, they may need to ride further out due to poor road surfaces, intrusive vegetation, or poor weather, so please make allowances. - Give way to cyclists.
Whether at roundabouts, on road verges or in bicycle lanes – give way the same as you would any other vehicle. It is not a bicycle lane unless it has appropriate signage. - Use your horn wisely.
Do not sound your horn unnecessarily when you are overtaking a cyclist. You could startle them and cause them to lose control. If you feel that you must use your horn, tap it quickly and lightly while you are still some distance away from the cyclist. - Be aware.
In urban areas cyclists can travel as quickly as a car, so leave plenty of space before cutting merging across their path. On country roads, if it’s quiet there could be a cyclist ahead, so be aware.