七选五 How to Ride a Bicycle in Traffic Cycling in traffic is something that seems dangerous but can be quite safe as long as you obey the rules of the road and exercise alertness( 机敏 ) and common sense. Here are some tips for you. Wear a helmet. The wearing of helmets is a requirement in many countries. A helmet won’t prevent accidents. 1.________ That’s why it’s always safer to wear it when cycling. Prepare yourself. 2.________ So always have lights if it is not very bright out, and if you cycle in the evening, reflective clothing is a great idea. The more obvious you are to drivers, the less likely they are to hit you. 3 . ________ If you’re an inexperienced cyclist, it is not a good idea to throw yourself in the heavy traffic. Pick some quiet back streets and get used to being around cars and other road traffic. Gradually build up your stamina( 耐力 ) on larger roads by practicing on them on quiet days. Obey the rules of the road. Always ride with the traffic. Stay off sidewalks, stop for red lights, stop at stop signs, and obey all other traffic signs. Don’t run red lights no matter how many other cyclists do it. 4.________ Avoid distractions. If you need to talk on your cellphone, stop and pull over. Don’t listen to an MP3 player or radio. 5.________ Some cars are very difficult to hear, so you need to pay careful attention to not get run over by them. A . Carefully pass walkers. B . Start from the easy streets. C . Make sure you are comfortable with your bike. D . Your good habits can help improve others’ safety awareness. E . Most accidents happen when drivers haven’t noticed a cyclist. F . These will affect your ability to hear cars coming up behind you. G . But it can save you from serious head injuries if you are in an accident.