Bike Safety
What kind of clothes do you have to wear to ride a bike?
- Wear bright colors
What two things do you have to do when you are crossing a busy street?
Stop and look both ways for traffic, and then walk your bike.
What parts of a bike should you check before riding a bike?
A safety check of brakes, tires, and seat.
Should you ride going the same direction of traffic or opposite?
The same direction.
What is the most important thing you should wear when riding a bike?
A Helmet
Where should a young person ride a bike?
- on the side walk
What do you need to check on your tires?
The air pressure.
What arm do you always use to signal if you are making a turn or stopping?
Your left arm
Why should you never ride your bike across the street?
- You could lose your balance and fall off your bike. Cars might not be able to stop in time.
Where are 3 places it is safe to cross the street?
- stop signs
- cross walks
- traffic lights
What do you use to steer a bike?
Handle bars
What can happen if you fall off your bike and are not wearing a helmet?
You can injure your head
What time of day is the safest for bike riding? Daytime or night time?
Daytime
Should you ever ride your bike on the road?
- No (only adults ride bikes on the road)
What do you use to stop your bike from moving?
The brakes (foot/hand)
Why shouldn't you wear a dented or cracked bike helmet?
They are no longer safe and will not protect you.
Should you ever ride a bike barefoot?
NO!!!
When bike riding, you most follow the same laws/rules as
- the same rules that cars follow
When its dark what two things do you need on your bike?
-Have lights in front and the back of the bike
What do you do when crossing a busy street?
Look both ways/walk your bike across