Cyclist Safety: Expect the Unexpected

A night-time example shows why cyclists still matter when you are travelling several lanes away from the bike lane.

Video guide

Cyclist Safety: Expect the Unexpected

A night-time example shows why cyclists still matter when you are travelling several lanes away from the bike lane.

Video breakdown

Study the lesson by section

Each section below follows an explanation or demonstration in the video. Select a section to play from that point, then practise the skill with appropriate supervision.

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Keep cyclists in the wider hazard picture

A cyclist abruptly crosses several traffic lanes at night. Being in the leftmost lane does not make a bike-lane user irrelevant; scan the wider road and stay ready for an unexpected movement without assuming it will be predictable.

Driving practice

Practise these skills with a driving instructor

Book a North Vancouver driving lesson with Zula and work on the skills covered in this guide.