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Bikes
Riding a bike can be a lot of fun! But just like your parents who have to be careful and obey the rules when they’re driving a car, there are rules you need to follow when you ride your bike on the road. It’s easy to fall off a bike and get hurt, especially if you don’t know the rules of the road or your bike isn’t working right.
- Always wear a helmet that fits your head – not too big or too small.
- Wear the helmet flat on your head.
- Before you ride your bike, make sure it is safe and working right. Ask an
adult to check your bike for safety, especially if your bike has been in a
crash.
- Test your brakes.
- Make sure the handlebars are straight and there’s enough air in the tires.
- If you fall off your bike, tell an adult right away. You might not know
that you’re hurt.
- Be sure to follow the Rules of the Road:
- Make sure you know and obey all traffic laws.
- Always ride on the right side of the road.
- Use proper hand signals to let others know that you are turning.
- Look both ways before crossing the street with your bicycle. Walk, don’t ride, your bike across the street.
- Never ride in between parked or moving cars.
- When riding through a curve, ride in single file, slow down and stay to the side of the road.
- Never ride out from a driveway or hillside.
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