It is important that everyone living in La Quinta, CA can safely use the roads. In some situations, sharing with a bicycle can seem stressful. The team at La Quinta Chevrolet has some tips for how you can handle it.
When turning, be sure to check your blind spot for bicycles. Children on bikes can be particularly hard to spot, so be thorough. A sudden right turn can be dangerous if you do not look properly. When possible, yield to bicycles so that they can go first and get out of the way safely.
Bike lanes are for bikes only. Be sure to drive or park in them for any reason. If a bike needs to go around your car that has been parked in the bike lane, that is dangerous for them as well as other drivers. When you have parked safely on the side of the road, check for approaching bicycles before opening your car door.