1. Bicycle Safety

2. Why Should I Care???? Accidents happen all the time!
Every year 300,000 kids go to the emergency room because of bike injuries

3. Preparing Your Bike

4. Bike Helmets Bike helmets are very important
Your helmet should have a sticker that says it meets standards set by the consumer product safety commission (CPSC)

5. How Should My Helmet Fit?
Not too small or too big
Never wear hat under bike helmet
Helmet should be worn level and cover forehead
The straps should be fastened tight enough so you can’t pull or twist the helmet on your head

6. See and Be Seen How can you stay visible to motorist?
Wear bright colored clothing!
Stay aware of traffic around you
Make eye contact with motorist
Ride where crossing, passing, and approaching motorists can see you

7. Stay Alert and Listen Obstacles in your path Car doors opening
Road problems: potholes, litter, damage
Children who might run in front of you
Motorist who don’t see you

8. Obey the Rules of the Road
Ride on right of traffic
When turning, use your turning lane
Obey signs, light and road markings
Give right of way to pedestrians
Use correct hand signals:

9. Important Things To Know
Cars and trucks have blind spots- especially in the right rear corner

10. Bicycle Safety Tips
Six point safety check every time you ride your bike.
Protect your head, wear a helmet!
See and be seen. Be visible.
Stay alert. Look and listen.
Obey the rules of the road.
Use your hand signals.
Remember that some drivers might not see you.