Bike Safety…
It starts with you!
Ricky learns safe cycling rules
Ricky knows that when he is riding his bike, it is
very important to follow all the safety rules. Bike
riding can be a lot of fun, but serious accidents
can happen.
Rules help driver’s to see you and it helps them to know what you will do
next when you are using your hand signals.
Ricky knows that rules are a very important part of everyday activities, and
that they keep everyone safe. When he rides his bike he does two things –
rides and thinks.
REMEMBER:
A bike is smaller, slower, lighter and has less
protection than a car.
Make sure you give yourself enough space to
avoid an accident.
Ricky thinks about all the vehicles and traffic on the streets.
What would happen if drivers made up their own rules? What
if they all went through stop signs, drove on the wrong side of
the street and made sudden turns without warning other
drivers with a signal?
Ricky stops at all signs and red lights. He makes sure that
the road is clear before he crosses – he looks all ways!
He gets off his bike to cross at a crosswalk or street.
Ricky always rides in a straight line, and he never rides close
to car doors.
When he rides on the sidewalk,
he is very careful around people.
Ricky knows all the traffic
signs - do you?
Traffic signs help us to use
the roads safely.
When you see a STOP sign, be sure to stop, put your
foot down and look all ways for traffic. Go only when it
is safe.
This is a cross walk sign.
Here, cars have are
supposed to stop, and let
people to cross the street.
It’s NOT ok
to ride here!
Its ok to
ride here!
Slow down, look and listen for a
train. When the lights begin to
flash, Stop! A train is coming.
NEVER STOP ON THE TRACKS!
Traffic signals are placed on the roads
to keep traffic moving safely. Drivers,
people walking, and bicycle riders must
obey these signals, except when a
police officer is directing traffic. Then
they have to obey the police officer.
RED
Come to a complete stop.
YELLOW
Slow down and stop – the light will soon turn red.
GREEN
Go – but only if the road is clear.
Ricky NEVER wears headphones when he is out with his
bike, because the music can distract him from what’s really
going on around him.
Ricky also makes sure that he is wearing the right clothing.
He knows that bright clothes can help to keep him safe. When
other people can see him, they are less likely to run into him.
Before Ricky gets on his bike, he makes sure that his
shoelaces are done up and his pant legs are tucked in so that
they won’t get caught in his bike chain.
He wears running shoes so that he
has a good grip on the pedals, and
he knows never to ride his bike
barefooted.
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LETS HELP RICKY PRACTICE HIS HAND SIGNALS
RICKY ALWAYS WEARS A HELMET EVERY TIME HE RIDES!
Ricky knows that wearing a helmet will protect his head.
He checks his helmet:
The edge of the helmet is two fingers above his eyebrows to protect his
forehead.
The straps meet in a “V” shape
just below his ears.
One finger fits between his chin,
and the chin strap.
To make sure that his helmet fits,
Ricky pretends to yawn. When he yawns, he
feels his helmet press down on the top of his
head. Ricky knows that he put his helmet on
right.
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR BIKE FITS
Both feet should be flat on the ground when you are on your
bike.
When sitting on the bike seat you should be able to touch
the ground with both feet.
Touching with your toes is ok.
You should be able to reach
the handlebars without stretching
your back or shoulders.
Ricky checks over his bike…
He makes sure his handlebars, seat and wheels fit tightly.
He checks to make sure that his chain is ok.
He knows that it is important that his bike have a front and
back light that work.
He checks his brakes
to make sure that they
are working.
He checks his tires
to make sure that they
have enough air.
Ricky knows that everyone should be very careful when
they ride their bikes. You should always wear a helmet and
bright colours for safety.
Stay Safe!
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