Originally Posted by littlewaywelt

1 - visibility = safety, active & passive lighting, a single rear blinkie shouldn't be considered adequate
2 - being assertive in traffic and taking the lane (or part of it) = safety
3 - ride as if no one can see you
4 - passing on the right and riding too close to parked cars invites disaster
5 - maintaining the basic components of the bike is easy and increases safety, drivetrain & brakes
6 - know how to change your tires
7 - remember that safer, less travelled routes don't generally mean a big time loss as compared to major roads
8 - know the local vehicular code and your place in it
9 - arguing with motorists won't solve the problem and may make the situation at hand worse.
10 - general tips on traveling with gear & commuting, leaving gear at the office, shuttling gear, etc.
11 - where to store a bike & locking techniques
12 - know the difference between right hooks and left hooks