If you\u2019re a driver, you know that strange mixture of guilt and frustration that comes with sharing the road with cyclists. You don\u2019t want to appear environmentally unfriendly, but you also don\u2019t want to be late for work and the cyclist up ahead seems to be hogging the road.<\/p>\n
The tension between drivers and cyclists is undeniable. A quick Internet search will reveal heated arguments between drivers and cyclists on the proper way to use the road. It seems as if our personalities drastically change depending on if we are behind wheels or handlebars.<\/p>\n
In fact, the first recorded automobile accident was recorded in New York when a car hit a bicycle. Since then, the number of motorists and cyclists has drastically increased, leading to a rise in automobile-bicycle collisions.<\/p>\n
According to the Washington Post<\/a>, \u201cthe number of people commuting by bike is estimated to have increased by 43 percent since 2000.\u201d<\/p>\n If you live in a city, the number of cyclists on the road seems to be increasing exponentially. Although bike lanes help with the problem, they must be supplemented with some rules for both drivers and cyclists. Traffic rules for both drivers and cyclists improve safety for everyone.<\/p>\n Whether you hate them or love them, cyclists have certain rights to the road. Also, keep in mind that if they weren\u2019t riding a bicycle, they would probably be in a car contributing to the traffic and congestion around you.<\/p>\n These driving tips are based off of Tennessee law, although most states have similar traffic laws relating to bicycles:<\/p>\n For more information on sharing the road with cyclists, see The Tennessee Handbook for Motorists & Bicyclists [pdf<\/a>].<\/p>\n There are many benefits of cycling, but sometimes it’s just not practical. If you find yourself in need of a vehicle, contact Auto Simple<\/a>.<\/p>\n We offer a wide variety of quality, certified pre-owned vehicles<\/a>. Hop in, take it to\u00a0the road, and share it safely with cyclists.<\/p>\n Have any driving or\u00a0cycling tips you’d like to add? Let us know!<\/p>\n All of our Hand-Picked, Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles come with a 6 month\/6,000-mile Powertrain Warranty.<\/p>\n If you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to speak with one of our\u00a0Online Specialists<\/a>\u00a0or give us a call:<\/p>\n Chattanooga, TN<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0(423) 551-3600<\/p>\n Cleveland, TN<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0(423) 472-2000<\/p>\n Dayton, TN<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0(423) 775-4600<\/p>\n Dalton, GA\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0(706) 217-2277<\/p>\n Follow us\u00a0for more useful information on buying, selling, and maintaining cars:\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0YouTube<\/a>, and\u00a0Google+<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re a driver, you know that strange mixture of guilt and frustration that comes with sharing the road with cyclists. You don\u2019t want to appear environmentally unfriendly, but you also don\u2019t want to be late for work and the cyclist up ahead seems to be hogging the road. The tension between drivers and cyclists […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18,22],"tags":[207,208,233,237,241,244,505],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\t\nHow Drivers Should Share the Road with Cyclists<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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