Sharing the Road with Multiple User Types
Micromobility is transforming how people move through our cities and communities. From e-scooters and bicycles to electric skateboards and e-bikes, these compact, eco-friendly modes of transport are becoming more common on our streets. As their popularity grows, so does the need for safer, more respectful interactions between drivers and micromobility users. Sharing the road isn’t just courteous — it’s essential for reducing injuries and saving lives.
5 Key Tips for Sharing the Road as a Driver
- Give at Least 1.5 Metres (5 Feet) When Passing
Always maintain a safe distance when overtaking cyclists or scooter users. A close pass can cause instability or even collisions — give them room to ride safely. - Check Your Blind Spots and Doors
Micromobility users can appear suddenly in your blind spot. Before turning or opening your car door, do a shoulder check to avoid dangerous “dooring” incidents. - Respect Bike Lanes and Shared Spaces
Never drive, park, or idle in bike lanes. These dedicated lanes exist to protect micromobility users — blocking them forces riders into traffic and increases risk. - Use Extra Caution at Intersections and Crosswalks
Many collisions occur when turning or crossing intersections. Slow down, signal early, and always look twice for cyclists, scooter users, and pedestrians. - Understand Micromobility Is Here to Stay
More people are choosing micromobility for its affordability, convenience, and environmental benefits. As drivers, it’s our responsibility to adapt and drive with awareness and care. - Learn about what some of our Region III clubs are doing on motorcycle safety.
Important resources
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the SAFER initiative in 2018. “SAFER” is an acronym for the 5 most cost effective interventions to reduce alcohol related harm.
A = Advance and enforce drink driving counter measures
Road users who are impaired by alcohol have a significantly higher risk of being involved in a collision. Enacting and enforcing strong drink-driving laws and low blood alcohol concentration limits via sobriety checkpoints and random breath testing will help to turn the tide.
Read the Drunk Driving: A Road Safety Manual for Decision-Makers and Practitioners, created by the FIA Foundation and the WHO.
This manual provides advice and examples that can reduce the prevalence of drink driving and associated road trauma. The manual is aimed at policy-makers and road safety practitioners and draws on experience from countries that have succeeded in achieving and sustaining reductions in alcohol-related road trauma. It includes recommendations for developing and implementing drink driving legislation and advice on how to monitor and evaluate progress.