Safety Tips for Noobs

Before anyone suggests it, I've booked a free two hour session courtesy of Lewsiham Council
Warning: My dictionary isnt working and Im dyslexic. Lewisham eh? Nice area to cycle in. Watch out for the infamous Old kent and New Kent roads. Especially watch out for bus drivers tail gating you. Basically be preemtive, focused and decisive. Be aware of blind spots, blind drivers and take ownership of lanes. Especially when your coming to a left hand corner and your going straight, get in the correct lane just like you would if you were driving a car. Cycle faster than traffic if you can do it safely. Always look over your shoulder, under your arm pit or whatever. Look through Van windows to see approaching peds. Look into cars/trucks mirrors to see if they are seeing you or opening their door. If the space is there cycle in the middle of the road. Indicate! Carve solid lines through traffic and be decisive, quick and obvious to other road users. Peace