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When riding, situations may arise that require maneuvering to avoid hazards or collisions. The ability to execute an evasive maneuver could mean the difference between a close call and a crash. Be sure to get out on your bike and practice these maneuvers, because for any of these maneuvers to work when you need them, they must come naturally.
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The Importance of Avoidance Maneuvers
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Understanding why and how to preform avoidance maneuvers is an important aspect to ride safely and confidently. Read more about each maneuver here. Be sure to get out and practice these maneuvers in an area away from traffic.
Rock Dodge
Recorded 10/27/2020
Recorded 10/27/2020
The rock dodge is a maneuver to avoid a small object in the road. Thank you to the City of Santa Monica for this video.
Avoidance Weave
Recorded 10/27/2020
Recorded 10/27/2020
The avoidance weave is used when you suddenly encounter a series of hazards like potholes or rocks that could cause you to crash. Thank you to the City of Santa Monica for this video.
Instant Turn
Recorded 11/09/2020
Recorded 11/09/2020
The Instant Turn or Quick Turn is used to avoid an unexpected vehicle passing directly in front of you. In these instances, you won't have the time or space to do a Quick Stop. A Quick Turn allows you to avoid a crash and go in the same direction as the vehicle. Thank you to LCI Debra Stefan for this video.
Quick Stop
Recorded 06/24/2021
Recorded 06/24/2021
Stopping quickly, under control and in a short distance is an important skill to master. Thank you to the City of Santa Monica for this video.
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