2.  Accidents happen!
 Every year 300,000 kids go to the emergency
room because of bike injuries

3.  Do a safety check each time you ride:
 The Six Point Bicycle Safety Check:

4.  Bike helmets are very important
 Your helmet should have a sticker that says I
meets standards set by the consumer
product safety commission (CPSC).
 Example of CPSC approved helmet sticker:

5.  Not too small or too big
 Never wear hat under bike helmet
 Helmet should be worn level and cover
forehead.
 The straps should always be fastened tight
enough so you can’t pull or twist the helmet
on head
 STOP!!- on a piece of paper draw a picture of
how a properly worn helmet should fit

7.  How can you stay visible to motorist?
 Wear Bright colored clothing!
 Stay aware of traffic around you.
 Make eye contact with motorist.
 Ride where crossing, passing, and
approaching motorists can see you.

8.  STOP!!! Write down some obstacles that
could be in your path that you should be
aware of.

9.  Obstacles in path:
 Car doors opening
 Road problems: pot holes, litter, damage
 Children who might run in front of you
 Motorists who don’t see you

10.  Ride on right with traffic
 Closer you are to speed of traffic the further
you ride out in the road
 When turning, use turning lane
 Obey signs, light and road markings
 Give right of way to pedestrians
 Use correct hand signals:

11.  Cars and trucks have blind spots – especially
the right rear corner:

12.  Some drivers drink before getting behind
wheel and do not react quickly.

13.  Riding at night is for experience bicyclists
who have the right equipment: headlight, tail
light, multiple reflectors, reflective clothing.

14.  You bike is an investment, protect it from
theft
 Keep your receipt.
 Record the serial number.
 Take a picture of you bicycle.
 Engrave it with a unique number
 Use a U-Lock to secure both wheels and the frame
to a stationary object.

15.  STOP!!!
 Your friend knows little about bicycle safety;
after what you have learned from this
presentation, list as many tips as possible to
give your friend.

16. TIPS:
 Make it a habit! Six point safety check your bike every
time.
 Protect your head. Wear a helmet.
 See and be seen. Be visible.
 Stay alert. Listen and Look.
 Obey the rules of the road.
 Use your hand signals.
 Remember that some drivers just don't see you.
 Don't ride in traffic until you can safely negotiate it.
 Avoid riding at night, but if you do, be visible
 Be predictable. Don't surprise anyone else on the road.
 Prevent bicycle theft. Lock up your bike