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Driving a bicycle means operating according to the traffic principles for drivers of vehicles — all vehicles, not motor vehicles. In fact, the traffic laws generally require bicyclists to follow the same rules as all other drivers follow, and (with more exceptions, unfortunately) require them to be treated the same as other drivers. Moreover, following these principles is the best policy for bicyclists to provide an optimal mix of safety, speed, and enjoyment. The best environment for cycling transportation comes from making this principle the basis for cycling policy. Bicycle driving is safer, faster, and more fun than operating as a “rolling pedestrian.” Driving a bicycle is best on good roads, but is prohibited or at least discouraged by adding special bicycle facilities (bike paths and bike lanes) that are wrongly thought to make cycling safe for beginners.
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