Injury Prevention

Bikes

Riding a bike can be a lot of fun! But just like your parents who have to be careful and obey the rules when they’re driving a car, there are rules you need to follow when you ride your bike on the road. It’s easy to fall off a bike and get hurt, especially if you don’t know the rules of the road or your bike isn’t working right.

Always wear a helmet that fits your head – not too big or too small.
Wear the helmet flat on your head.
Before you ride your bike, make sure it is safe and working right. Ask an adult to check your bike for safety, especially if your bike has been in a crash.
Test your brakes.
Make sure the handlebars are straight and there’s enough air in the tires.
If you fall off your bike, tell an adult right away. You might not know that you’re hurt.
Be sure to follow the Rules of the Road:
- Make sure you know and obey all traffic laws.
- Always ride on the right side of the road.
- Use proper hand signals to let others know that you are turning.
- Look both ways before crossing the street with your bicycle. Walk, don’t ride, your bike across the street.
- Never ride in between parked or moving cars.
- When riding through a curve, ride in single file, slow down and stay to the side of the road.
- Never ride out from a driveway or hillside.