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Practice cycling away from traffic

Practice control in a permitted area away from traffic.

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Done when

You can stop and turn under control before entering road traffic.

Practice control in a permitted area away from traffic.

Who this is for

New or returning cyclists; use an instructor if control is uncertain.

Why this matters

You can learn stopping and turning before handling complex traffic.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Choose a permitted practice area, check the bike and fit a helmet.
  2. Practice starting, stopping and turning at a controlled speed.
  3. Seek instruction before road riding; one practice session is not proof of readiness.

Evidence and references

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    Bicycle Safety(Opens in a new tab)NHTSAWorking brakes and lights, helmet fit and practice away from traffic; US road rules are not applied globally. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

Last reviewed: · Version 2

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