Rules of the Road for Bicycles, Skateboards, and Skates

Riding a bike, skateboard, in-line skates or any kind of wheels can be one of the best parts of growing up. But it can also be dangerous.

There is more traffic today than ever before, so being on the road is more dangerous than before. Most serious bike related injuries are head injuries.

About 85% of all bike related head injuries could have been prevented if the child had been wearing an approved safety helmet.

So, whether you ride a bike, in-line skates, a skateboard or any other wheels, make sure you wear the right equipment and know the rules of the road.

Rule #1: Stop before riding out into traffic from a driveway, sidewalk, alley or parking lot. Look left, look right, and left again. When you are positive there is no traffic, enter the road.

Rule #2: Ride on the right side of the road, with the traffic.

Rule #3: Obey traffic lights and stop signs, just as if your bike were a car.

Rule #4: Look back and yield to traffic coming from behind you before you turn left at an intersection.

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Buy a Bike That Fits

Don’t buy a bike that you can grow into!

You should be able to put the balls of both feet on the ground when you’re sitting on the bike seat. If you buy a “boy’s” bike, you should be able to lift the front wheel 2 inches off the ground while standing flat-footed and straddling the bar.

The handlebars should be easy for you to reach.

Ask your mom or dad to have your brakes checked every year by a certified bike store.

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Rules of the Road for Bicycles

Ask your mom or dad to ride with you until you can ride on your own and know all of the rules-of -the-road.

Don’t ride on the street if your under the age of 9.

Show your little sister or brother how to be safe by letting them see you wear your helmet every time you ride. Let them wear your helmet when they ride their beginner wheel-toys.

If you ride your bike at night, make sure your bike has a headlight, and a taillight and pedals that shine when the light hits them.

Make sure your bike has a bell or a horn.

Be extra careful riding your bike between lunch and dinner on Fridays. Most accidents happen between noon and 6 p.m. on Fridays.

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