> Forester summarizes the rules of the road for vehicle operation in five principles:
Use the correct half of the road, and not the sidewalk.
Yield to other traffic as required.
Yield when moving laterally across the road.
Choose the correct lane and position within the lane at intersections and their approaches, based on your destination. For example, a cyclist planning to go straight through an intersection should avoid getting stuck in a right-turn-only lane, where it is easy to get clobbered by a right-turning car; a cyclist in a through-traffic lane may get a few surprised looks but will probably not get hit. Choosing the correct lane and position often involves taking the lane when the lane is not wide enough for a car and a bike side by side.
Between intersections move away from the curb based on speed relative to other traffic and effective lane width.
His book has many diagrams explaining many common riding in traffic scenarios.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effective_Cycling
> Forester summarizes the rules of the road for vehicle operation in five principles:
Use the correct half of the road, and not the sidewalk.
Yield to other traffic as required.
Yield when moving laterally across the road.
Choose the correct lane and position within the lane at intersections and their approaches, based on your destination. For example, a cyclist planning to go straight through an intersection should avoid getting stuck in a right-turn-only lane, where it is easy to get clobbered by a right-turning car; a cyclist in a through-traffic lane may get a few surprised looks but will probably not get hit. Choosing the correct lane and position often involves taking the lane when the lane is not wide enough for a car and a bike side by side. Between intersections move away from the curb based on speed relative to other traffic and effective lane width.