Not as dangerous as it looks
Bicycling in traffic isn’t as scary as it looks from the sidewalk. Bicyclists don’t usually get hit by motorists from behind—one of the most common fears. Cyclists do get into trouble when they don’t act like the other vehicles around them—namely, cars.

You already know how
Because you probably know how to drive a car, you already know how to get through traffic. You just have to apply this knowledge to bicycling.

You’ve already taken bigger risks
More bike crashes happen on off-street paths than in traffic. Why? On paths, people bike next to walkers, runners, skaters, skate-boarders, dogs, and small children.