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Bicycles aren't just for kids anymore. More
adults are riding bikes for recreation and
exercise. Whether child or adult, the safety
rules for bicycles are the same, and are often
ignored by bike riders. Here are a few safety
tips to keep in mind when you or your child
rides a bicycle.
Obey all traffic laws
Remember that a bicycle is no different from a
car when traffic laws are concerned. You must
stop at stop signs and stop lights and must
signal for turns and lane changes.
Always wear a helmet
Never ride a bike without an approved safety
helmet. Never let your children ride alone or
with you unless they also wear helmets.
Be sure motorists can see you
Wear light-colored clothes so you will be more
visible to motorists. Never ride your bike at
night without proper lighting. It is safer to
walk your bike home at night than to ride in
the dark without lights.
Always stay on the right side of the
street
It is never safe to ride against the traffic,
even for short distances.
Stop before entering the street
Many collisions occur when cyclists ride into
the street from a driveway or parking lot
without first stopping to check the traffic.
Perhaps the most important rule of bicycle
safety is to use common sense. Don’t do
anything unpredictable when you are near
automobiles. Remember that a car cannot stop
as quickly as a bicycle. Always be prepared to
yield the right of way to an automobile if
necessary.
We at Kraft & Associates hope these
simple driving tips help keep you and your
family safe when you are on the road.
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