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Always wear a helmet.
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Always ski on the right side of the road with traffic.
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Ski single file as close to the edge of the pavement as possible.
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Double pole when a vehicle is passing.
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Do not pass another skier if there are any vehicles approaching from
either direction.
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Do not make a U-turn if there are any vehicles approaching from either
direction.
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When not skiing, step all the way off the road (for water breaks, between
intervals, etc.)
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Do not stop in places where you will not be visible to vehicles approaching
from either direction.
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If a driver seems nervous about passing you due to oncoming
traffic, blind curves, or too many skiers lined up, step off the pavement
and wave the driver by.
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Always be aware of vehicles on the road that might create a dangerous
situation and give them the right of way if necessary (such as getting
yourself on a narrow bridge just as vehicles are approaching the bridge
from both directions).
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If skiing in a group, yell "car back!" when
a vehicle approaches frombehind.
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Avoid skiing in big groups.
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Be courteous to anyone you encounter on the road (both in or out of vehicles).
Never make an obscene gesture to a car driver.
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If there is a lot of traffic, consider using a different
section of road or using it at a different time.
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Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
