Bike Safety

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Bike Safety

• 8th grade students
• 2004

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Dont

• Dont stunt
• Dont ride double
• Dont hitch rides
• Dont go in and out of traffic
• Dont go between two cars
• Dont leave your bike unlocked
• Dont ride at night

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Do

• Do signal left turn
• Do signal slower stop
• Do signal right turn
• Do obey traffic signs
• Do keep in one row
• Do keep to the right
• Do wear a bike helmet at all times
• Do try to keep your bike in good shape
• Do let cars and people go first
• Do slow down and check traffic at all corners
• Do keep both hands on the handle bars except when
  doing turn signals
• Do walk your bike across busy streets

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Rule 1 Be Predictable

• Obey traffic signs and signals.
• Never ride against traffic.
• Use hand signals when initiating a turn.
• Ride in a straight line.
• Dont weave between parked cars.
• Follow lane markings
• Choose the best way to turn left
• Dont pass on the right.
• Go slow on shared paths.
• When biking with others, ride in line when other
  traffic is present.

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Rule 2 Be Alert

• Watch for cars pulling out
• Scan the road behind
• Keep both hands ready to break
• Watch for chasing dogs

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Rule 3 Be Equipped

• Keep the bike in good repair
• Use lights at night or when visibility is poor
• Dress appropriately
• Use a pack or rack to carry things
• Always wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet

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SUMMARY Bicyclists Must

• Obey traffic lights, stop signs, one-way streets,
  and other basic traffic laws.
• A bicyclist has the same rights and duties on the
  road as drivers of other vehicles, and some
  additional responsibilities.
• Ride as far as practicable to the right
  particularly when automobile traffic is moving
  faster than you are.
• Be prepared to yield at all times.
• Use hand signals when turning or moving from a
  lane.
• Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Give
  audile warning when overtaking a pedestrian.

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The End