Originally Posted by genec
Well, doubt a new cyclist would try that, but a cyclist should know the basic rules of the road and how and where they should be on that road... I don't know of a place right now where new cyclists might be taught that, unless they seek it from LAB. I don't know that LBS are passing out any suggestions to new cyclists, and sadly I don't believe there is any form of education in the public schools about cycling any more.
Well, my example was deliberately extreme. I can't speak for places outside Ontario, but we got very basic bike safety rules when I was in grade school (I'm 33 now, so its been a while). The only reason I know about the CAN-BIKE courses and applicable laws is that I got off my butt and did my research.
Given how much of our time is spent on roads, I have to think that basic traffic education - including cycling - should be part of the high school curriculum.