Below are some simple bicycle safety tips you can follow to help make your ride to school both safe and fun…
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Always ride with your hands on the handlebars
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Always stop and check for traffic in both directions when leaving your driveway, an alley or a curb.
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Cross at intersections. Whey you pull out between parked cars, drivers can’t see you coming.
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Walk you bike across busy intersections using the crosswalk and following traffic signals.
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Ride on the right-hand side of the street, so you travel in the same direction as cars do. Never ride against traffic.
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Use bike lanes or designated bike routes whenever you can.
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Don’t ride too close to parked cars. Doors open suddenly.
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Avoid the “Door Zone”. Be especially careful on Oak Knoll Lane and White Oak. Motorists, also be aware of bicyclist before opening your car door
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Stop at all stop signs and obey street (red) lights just as cars do.
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Make eye contact with driver and wait for driver to signal you to go.
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Ride single file on the street with friends. Minimize conversations and focus your attention on the road.
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When passing other bikers or people on the street, always pass to their left side, and call out “On your left!” so they know that you are coming.
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Follow the Law – Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as other drivers and need to follow the same traffic laws.
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Practice riding your bike to and from school with your kids. Practice on weekends when traffic is low. Practice will help your kids develop more confidence in their riding skills.
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Leave home in plenty of time, don’t rush.
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Wear a HELMET. If you are under 18 years old, you must wear a helmet, it’s the law. Parents, you are your kids role models, please wear your helmets when riding with your kids.
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Wear bright colored clothes. It’s very important be as visible as possible. Wear closed toe shoes to protect your feet.
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Lock your bicycle in the bike rack.
Please be SAFE and ENJOY riding your Bike!!!
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