Be visible. Wear reflectors or reflective clothing, especially at night, dusk, dawn, and in rainy and cloudy weather. The more visible you make yourself to drivers, the better the chances that you'll be seen in time to avoid an accident. If you straighten up into a vertical position as a motorist approaches your reflective gear will be even more noticeable.

Ride defensively. Watch for traffic behavior and ride as if you are invisible to other road users. That means do not assume they can see you even if you think you are highly visible. Anticipate potential dangers ahead and be prepared to react quickly. For example, when riding in the dark and wet, assume that there is a car coming out of every corner and that it is not going to see you. Slow down, look down the sidestreet and be prepared to take evasive action.

Visibility is poor in wet weather; motorists may have more difficulty seeing you. Ride defensively and increase your visibility. The single most important rule is to remain alert and be prepared for unpredictable moves or mistakes by others.

Never assume that a motorist is going to yield to you, even if you have the right of way. We're making this a separate point just because it's important; it could save you from injury or death. You'll see it repeated as part of other points, but it's also a stand-alone. It doesn't matter who's right if you end up being hit by a tonne of steel!

Use your head(light). In BC it is required by law to have a white light on the front of your bike dusk to dawn, a red reflector or light on the back. Although required for night riding, a bright white light that has a flashing mode can make you more visible to motorists during the daytime as well.  Try to find new LED headlights which make the batteries last ten times longer than old style lights.