Bike Safety For Kids

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Bike safety for kids.

Nhtsa s bicycle safety programs focus on the behaviors of bicyclists and motorists to reduce injuries and fatalities on our nation s roadways. To better ensure that children understand bicycle safety and engage in life long bicycle safety behaviors adults need to demonstrate the desired behaviors when cycling including wearing a helmet and following the rules of the road. Elementary school version english fhwa produced three bicycle safety education videos and three pedestrian safety education videos for different age groups. For more information see the national highway traffic safety administration publication easy steps to properly fit a bicycle helmet adjust your bicycle to fit.

Why should kids wear a bike helmet. Jude trike a thon has a four lesson video series to teach kids in preschool and kindergarten the most important bike safety messages. Every year lots of kids need to see their doctor or go to the emergency room because of bike injuries. There should be 1 to 2 inches between you and the top tube bar if using a road bike and 3 to 4 inches if a mountain.

Safety basics top bicycle safety rules and the rules of the. Stand over your bicycle. Read on for more details about bike safety and children. Visit the consumer product safety commission site for additional bike safety experiments and resources.

Always wear your helmet. The league s ride smart program also is a great resource for educational videos classes tips and other information about bike safety. Why is bike safety so important. We provide bicycle safety tips educational material and other resources.

Activities for children ages 4 to 7. Bike riding is a lot of fun but accidents happen. Follow these tips for safe bike riding. Have your child wear a helmet every time he or she rides a bike see box below.

Make sure your child s bike is kept in good working order. Make sure the bike is the correct. Teach kids the rules of the road. Explore this interactive experience with your kids and join us in protecting kids on the move.

The 32 page national bike month guide has everything you need to plan a bike month event in your community. Whether your kids take the bus carpool walk or bike safe kids wants them to get back to school safely. The safest way to use your bike is to get places not to play. Protect your brain save your life.