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via BikePortlander “Carsharing Dave”
I recently returned from a trip where I’d rented a car. As I passed thru PDX I asked myself: what would I tell someone from out of town who was driving in Portland to pay special attention to?
The list needs to be short enough that people can remember it.
• Pedestrians have the right of way, no matter what – at an intersection, crosswalk or jaywalking! You must be ready to stop if they step off the curb. And be ready if the car in front of you stops for a ped crossing.
• Give bicyclists 3 feet of clearance when passing or fall in behind them until you can.
• Pay particular attention for a cyclist when making right turns.
What else?