SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015
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There are many bicycles on
today’s roads. More people are
using bicycles as a means to
commute for entertainment and
for exercise. Some of the more
common reasons include low
cost to operate, reducing the
consumption of fossil fuels,
and exercise.
Motorists should remember
these tips when sharing the
road with a cyclist:
• A bicycle is considered by
law to be a vehicle. When a
cyclist has stopped and remains
astride their bicycle at an inter-
section and/or for a traffic sig-
nal, they are to be treated as a
vehicle waiting for their turn to
proceed.
• Many children riding bicy-
cles on the street may lack the
necessary training and skills
for safe cycling. They may not
be aware of all dangers.
• Be alert for small children
on oversized bicycles. This
may increase the likelihood for
loss of control.
• When passing a cyclist, go
around them like you would
any other vehicle. Leave lots of
room.
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• When you are preparing to
make a right turn, watch for
cyclists who may pull up
alongside your vehicle.
Remember to shoulder-
check your blind spots.
• When you are about to
make a right turn, do not pull
up beside a cyclist and then
turn directly in front of them
and cut them off.
• When pulling away from
the curb, always check for
cyclists who may be trying to
pass you.
• When parked at the curb,
always check for cyclists
before you open your vehicle
door. It’s the driver’s responsi-
bility not to open the vehicle
door into traffic.
• Do not follow too close
behind cyclists. They do not
have brake lights to warn you
when they are stopping.
• Cyclists are entitled to
make left turns in the same
manner as motorists. Since
they are more exposed to traffic
on left turns, they will need
extra consideration, especially
on multi-lane roads.
• Cyclists are required to
ride as close as practicable to
the curb, however they may
need to ride further out when
they have to steer away from
drainage grates, pot holes,
debris, loose gravel or sand,
wet or slippery surfaces, rutted
or grooved pavement and even
dogs. Be aware of the roadway
conditions that may affect a
cyclist.
• Do not sound your horn
unnecessarily when you are
overtaking a cyclist. It may
startle them and cause them to
lose control. If you feel that
you must use your horn, tap it
quickly and lightly while you
are still some distance away
from the cyclist.
Cyclists should also remem-
ber that, when they are riding
their bicycles on streets and
highways, they are considered
by law to be a vehicle.
Therefore they are required
to obey all the rules of the road,
which apply to other (motor-
ized) vehicles, plus those that
apply only to bicycle operators.
Cyclists using the streets and
highways should:
• Never ride against traffic.
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YACHATS — Visitors to
the Central Oregon Coast will
have access to information and
support seven days a week as
the Cape Perpetual Visitor
Center moves into its spring
hours.
The visitor center, located
three miles south of Yachats, is
now open from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. daily.
“The visitor center will be
staffed with employees and
volunteers familiar with the
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and
Central Oregon Coast to help
people make the most of their
visit,” said Brian Hoeh, visitor
center manager.
Within the center, visitors
can acquaint themselves with
the flora, fauna and natural his-
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available upon request in the
center’s theater. People also
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It is one of the leading causes
of crashes, accounting for 15 to
20 percent of all crashes with
cars.
• Keep both hands on the
handlebars except when mak-
ing a hand signal.
• Keep both feet on the ped-
als.
• Not carry more people at
one time than the bicycle was
designed for.
• Not hold onto, attach them-
selves, or attach the bicycle to
any other moving vehicle.
• Only ride side by side on
the road with another cyclist
when it does not impede other
traffic. If traffic doesn't have
enough room to pass you safe-
ly, ride single file.
• Ensure the bicycle is
equipped with at least one
white light to the front and a
red light and or red reflector
mounted on the rear of the
bicycle when riding between
sunset and sunrise.
• Ensure the bicycle has
effective brakes.
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CHARLESTON — The
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
will conduct an 8-hour boat-
ing safety education course
Saturday,
April 18, in
Charleston.
The course covers the
basics of boating safety, rules
of the road and Oregon boat-
ing laws.
A test at the end of the
course will qualify boaters
for their Boater Education
Card, under the Oregon
Mandatory Boater Education
Program.
The Boater Education
Card is required for all
motorboat operators of all
ages for boats more than 10
horsepower.
Additional
provisions
apply to youths.
The cost of the course and
materials is $15.
Pre-registration
is
required.
To register for the class,
call 541-267-6152.
Day passes at
new location at
Honeyman Park
The Honeyman Welcome
Center is now the location for
all pass sales at Honeyman
State Park. At this location,
visitors can purchase 12- or
24-month Oregon State Park
passes, Oregon Coastal
Passports, ATV Permits and
Oregon State Park Gift
Certificates.
The Welcome Center is
located off the main road of
the main campground across
from the playground.
Summer Hours will be
extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,
through Labor Day
Call the park office at 541-
997-3851 for information.