By riding in a predictable manner, motorists have an idea of what you intend to do and can react to avoid a crash.
Ride where expected, ride in the same direction as traffic, and signal and look over your shoulder before changing lanes or turning.
Avoid pedaling and rolling the bike on the sidewalk.
Car drivers don't expect to see moving traffic on a sidewalk and don't look for you when you pull out of a driveway or turn.
Sidewalks sometimes end unexpectedly, forcing the cyclist to enter a road abruptly.
If you must ride on the sidewalk, remember:
Check your law to make sure riding on the sidewalk is legal;
Watch for pedestrians;
Pass pedestrians carefully by first announcing "on your left" or "passing on your left" or use a bell;
Drive in the same direction as traffic. This way, if the sidewalk ends, you are already riding with the flow of traffic. If you cross a street, motorists will look left, right, left for traffic. When you are to the left of the driver, the driver is more likely to see you;
Slow down and watch traffic (left-right-left and behind) when crossing a street from the sidewalk; be prepared to stop and follow the pedestrian signals; Y
Slow down and watch for cars pulling out of the driveway or turning.