● keep both hands on the handlebars except when signalling  or changing gear  ● keep both feet on the pedals  ● never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on  narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends  ● not ride close behind another vehicle  ● not carry anything which will affect your balance or may get  tangled up with your wheels or chain  ● be considerate of other road users, particularly blind and  partially sighted pedestrians. Let them know you are there  when necessary, for example, by ringing your bell if you have  one. It is recommended that a bell be fitted.  67. You should  ● look all around before moving away from the kerb, turning  or manoeuvring, to make sure it is safe to do so. Give a clear  signal to show other road users what you intend to do  (download ‘Signals to other road users’)  ● Look well ahead for obstructions in the road, such as drains,  pot-holes and parked vehicles so that you do not have to  swerve suddenly to avoid them. Leave plenty of room when  passing parked vehicles and watch out for doors being  opened or pedestrians stepping into your path  ● be aware of traffic coming up behind you  ● take extra care near road humps, narrowings and other  traffic calming features  ● Take care when overtaking (see Rules 162 to 169).  68. You MUST NOT  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 31 