Come join us at the Road Safety Centre

Sunday, 15 January 2023

THINK! Road Safety is joining SAPOL and Jeff the Road Safety Dog for the THINK! Road Safety Family Day at the Road Safety Centre, running from 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday 17 January 2023.

Whether you bring your own bike or borrow one on the day, everyone is welcome to practise riding in a safe environment while learning about road rules and cycling safety.

The THINK! Road Safety Family Day is part of the THINK! Road Safety’s premier sponsorship of the Tour Down Under and encourages all road users to practise safe driving behaviours on and around the road.

Test your knowledge

How well do you know the road rules? Before you head out today, take our cycling safety quiz.

Staying safe on the road

Here is a quick refresher on how to stay safe while on the road.

For bike riders

• Obey the road rules and share the road.
• Keep to the left on the road where practicable.
• Look for people opening car doors in front of you.
• Cyclists are recommended to wear bright-coloured clothing during the day and light-coloured clothing at night.
• Use a white front light and red rear light at night and in hazardous conditions.
• Look for other vehicles at intersections—never assume a driver has seen you.
• Signal your intention to turn or change lanes.
• Ride two wide at a maximum, unless you are overtaking.
• Ride on footpaths, as long as you ride at a safe speed, sound a warning on approach and give way to pedestrians.

For drivers

• Share the road: allow a minimum of one metre of space when passing a bike rider on roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h and under, and 1.5 m when passing on a road over 60 km/h.
• Give way to bike riders according to the road rules as you would for any other vehicle.
• Take extra care when turning at traffic lights and look out for cyclists.
• Look behind and check blind spots for bike riders before opening your car door.
• Do not drive, stop or park in a bicycle lane while it is in operation. You can carefully cross a bicycle lane to turn left, enter private property, or park in a parking lane. In certain cases, bicycle lanes are only operational during peak times. In these instances, you can park in the bike lane—please refer to bicycle lane signs for times.
• Keep in mind that bike riders can legally ride two abreast—be patient as you approach and overtake only when safe.

Every time you're behind the wheel or push off on your bike, THINK! Road Safety and remember to share the road.