Focus: Students will identify motorized vehicle safety. Goal: To learn safety precautions when using motorized vehicles. Standard: NHES: #2- safe and healthy environment. Warm-Up: Why should we learn safety precautions for motorized vehicles? At what age do you think you should be allowed to drive a motorized vehicle?

Notes: “Mini Bikes” Mini-bikes should be sturdy and stable. Riders should receive instruction and be supervised. Essential precautions: Wear helmets with goggles or face shield to protect from wind and glare. Wear protective trousers. Wear heavy boots and never ride barefooted. Wear gloves for better gripping and hand protection. Don’t ride at night or roadways. Take a safety course before operating a motorcycle. Know the machine before operating it. Obey laws (especially speeding laws) and regulations, including licensing. Don’t use alcohol or other drugs. Stay alert and focused on the road ahead. Pay attention at intersections where most accidents occur.

Mini Bikes – Motorized Vehicles

Group Work Answer the following with your peers in your notebook. What type of “gear” should you wear while riding a mini bike? Please explain. What rules do you think would be important to know to be able to ride a mini bike? Why shouldn’t you use drugs and alcohol while using a motorized vehicle? Why shouldn’t we use cell phones or text while driving? If you are in a motorized vehicle with someone who is texting while driving, what should you do or say?