The Ultimate Guide to E-bike Riding Etiquette

Electric bikes are a revolutionary new mode of transportation. These unique bicycles are typically equipped with powerful motors and batteries, as well as other advanced features. They undoubtedly offer great benefits to people, such as relieving traffic congestion, promoting physical and mental health, and protecting the environment. These are the reasons why foldable electric bikes have become so popular.

On the other hand, with the rapid popularity of electric fat tire bikes, we need to follow some cycling etiquette to ensure safety and respect for others. This ultimate guide will provide you with comprehensive guidance on electric bicycle etiquette, including how to avoid dangerous riding, how to share the road with other traffic participants, and how to maintain a civilized attitude. By following these rules, we can ride more safely and comfortably on the road while also demonstrating our elegance and civic qualities.

Finding out where you can ride fat tire e-bikes

Although federal law does not mandate specific riding locations for electric bicycles, different states have varying attitudes towards adult electric bicycles. Most states allow electric bicycles to follow the same laws and regulations as traditional bicycles, but some states have special regulations for electric bicycles and mopeds. Therefore, before starting your ride, please check your local bicycle law guide.

In addition, many states prohibit riding on sidewalks. Even if it is allowed by law, it is not recommended because busy sidewalks do not provide the best riding environment for electric bicycles. It can also cause harm to pedestrians in case of emergency situations.

Always yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

Compared to traditional bicycles, your electric bicycle can travel faster. For example, the HiPEAK BONA folding electric bike has a powerful 750W motor and can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, and even faster if using pedals. Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to your driving speed while riding.

While cycling, especially in urban areas where traffic congestion is common, you may often encounter slow-moving cyclists or cars. The most important thing at this time is to pass them slowly and safely. Slowing down and yielding helps to observe the area to ensure that everyone can continue to travel safely.

Be kind to other cyclists and slow down when approaching them. When passing someone on a bike, use the bell on the bike or your friendly voice to signal to them.

Keeping a sense of vigilance

Staying alert while on the road is one of the best measures to ensure personal safety. If you encounter a driver signaling to turn, wait for them to complete their maneuver before taking your next action. Although HiPEAK BONA's 20" X 4" fat tires have puncture-resistant capabilities, we still recommend that you avoid any branches, broken glass, or potholes.

Additionally, to further prevent and be vigilant, please check your tires, brake batteries, and other components before departure to ensure everything is in order.

Conforming to traffic flow

In almost all cases, cyclists are required to follow the same rules as other vehicles. This means that when you ride a HiPEAK BONA on the road, you need to ride on the right side of the road and go with the flow of traffic. This can help you maintain visibility to other vehicles and comply with road traffic regulations.

Obeying all traffic signs and signals

Riding an e-bike may seem different from driving a car, but it is still illegal to not follow the same traffic signs and signals as cars. One of the best ways to ensure safety on the road and protect others is to familiarize yourself with all traffic signs and signals before riding an electric fat-tire bike. If you haven't previously held a license, you may need to take a crash course in traffic rules.

Riding to the far right

Although the HiPEAK BONA electric fat-tire bike can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, it still cannot reach the same high speeds as cars. To ensure smooth and safe road traffic, please make sure to stay in the correct lane throughout your ride - typically the right lane is best suited for slower-moving vehicles, while the left lane is for passing.

Using hand gestures

Just like with cars, when you ride an electric bike on the road, you need to use signals to convey your next actions, such as turning. However, because bicycles do not have turn signal functionality like cars do, you can convey information by learning the following three hand gestures.

• Left turn: Fully extend your left arm to one side to indicate that you are turning left - extend your left hand straight out, palm facing forward. Complete this signal before starting to change lanes or turn.
• Right turn: There are two ways to signal a right turn. One is to extend your right arm to one side, similar to a left turn signal. The other is to put your left arm at a 90-degree angle, hand up, palm forward.
• Stop: Left hand at a 90-degree angle, arm down, palm facing backward, indicating that you are stopping. In addition, HiPEAK BONA is also equipped with a rear signal light that lights up in red when you squeeze the brake to remind vehicles behind you that you are slowing down or stopping.

Learning how to share the lane

Some cities may not have dedicated bike lanes, in which case you need to ride in the same lane as other vehicles. Almost all states in the United States allow cyclists to share a lane with another vehicle, provided there is enough space. When you have to do this, make sure to keep several feet between yourself and the other vehicle. If the road is not wide enough to share, ride in the center of the lane.

Wearing bright colored clothes

Ensuring that you are visible to others on the road is a great way to keep your cycling safe. Especially when riding in the rain or at night, wearing bright colored clothing or reflective gear will help you be seen by drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Before riding, make sure to clean the front and rear lights or reflectors on your bike.

Obeying helmet laws

Helmet laws vary from state to state. Before riding your folding electric bike, be sure to research the helmet laws in your state or city. While some states do not require riders to wear helmets, it is always a good idea to wear one when cycling, regardless of age.

Finding the right e-bike for you at HiPEAK

By now, you have learned all the etiquette about road cycling. Now, you may need an electric bike to go out for a safe ride.

On the HiPEAK website, you can buy the most cost-effective folding electric bike on the US market. Both the HiPEAK BONA and ELIAS are equipped with a powerful 750W motor that makes starting and climbing hills easy. The 48V 15ah large-capacity lithium battery gives them a range of up to 60 miles. The 20" X 4" fat tires make them more comfortable and stable to ride. In addition, the advanced 7-level pedal assist function can help people exercise better. The $1000 price tag makes HiPEAK the ultimate representative of value for money in the electric bike industry.

These high-performance electric bikes are perfect for city riding, commuting, running errands, and RV travel. With the warm spring sun, it may be time to ride a HiPEAK electric fat tire bike and start a joyful journey!