General Safety
What do you have to do when you are going to cross the road?
Look both ways
What should you always wear when riding a bike?
A helmet
How can you make yourself more visible at night when riding on the road
reflective clothing
This process should be used when someone falls off their bike and gets a minor scratch
What is clean the wound, apply antibacterial, cover with a bandage?
True or False: Bicycle riding as a sport predates baseball
True- America's first bike race took place in Boston on May 24, 1878. That's two years before the emergence of America's pastime, baseball.
True or False: It is safe to ride a bike on the sidewalk?
False-usually it is safer to ride in a bike or line or the road
Name at least one place it is safe to cross the street:
stop signs
- cross walks
- traffic lights
How do you let other bike riders/cars know when you have to turn?
Signal with your arm
Name something you should check before riding your bike.
Chain
Tires
Handlebars
Brakes
Lights
When was the bicycle invented?
1817
True or False: Pedestrians Have the Right of Way
true
What is one thing you should NOT wear when riding a bike?
Flip flops, loose clothing
When riding your bike do you ride with or against traffic?
With
How many fingers should you be able to get between the chin strap and your chin when the strap is clipped shut?
One
When was the first modern bicycle helmet invented?
the first modern bicycle helmet was introduced in the 1970s, after the growing popularity of cycling as a sport and the rising concerns about head injuries.
How do you let pedestrians or other cyclists know when you are passing?
use your bell or announce yourself with a clear “on your left” or “passing.”
When riding at night, your bike should have a _________ on it.
Reflector
What rules/laws do you follow when you ride a bike?
The same as a car
How long do bike helmets last?
Around 5 years
This city is considered the bike capital of the world.
Amsterdam
When biking with friends on the road, this is how you should ride.
Single file
True or False: You should look LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT at an intersection.
True
How should you position yourself on a busy road with lots of cars?
On busy roads, ride with confidence and assertiveness, but also be cautious. Stay in the middle of the lane if you need to be visible to drivers. If the road is wide enough, stick to the right side but avoid the edge, where debris might be. Take the lane when necessary, especially if the lane is too narrow for cars to pass safely.
Studies show that helmets reduce the risk of head injuries by what percent in the event of a crash?
70
What day is world bicycle day?
June 3rd