Assume they don't see you - ALWAYS
"All the gear - All the time" - Make sure you dress for the crash, not the ride. Wear appropriate gear!Always assume any fluid you see on the ground is slippery. Don't drink and drive, ever!.Look where you want to go - not at the pedestrians on the sidewalk. Never assume that a turn signal means a car is going to turn. Never assume the lack of a turn signal means a car isn't going to turn. Don't assume a car in a turn lane is going to turn.Turn off YOUR turn signal when you are done turning unless you want a car to turn in front of you. A pedestrian WILL cross your path when you are turning. Don't ride over wet manhole covers, gravel, wet leaves or crushed plastic water bottles while in a turn. Know your limitations - If you feel uncomfortable at your current speed you are going too fast!.
Watch the hood of the car looking to turn into your path, the hood will rise as he accelerates to make the turn
Don't ride in a cars blindspot.
Dont ride in a truck's blindspot.
Always have an out - know what you are going to do in an emergency, whether swerve or brake.
Learn how to swerve correctly - Body upright!.