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May Tips of the Month: Follow the Rules
Learn all the rules of the road and
obey all traffic laws.
Ride on the right side of
the road, with traffic, not against traffic. Use appropriate
hand signals when stopping and turning so others will know your
intentions.
Bicycle riding should be
restricted to sidewalks and paths until a child is age 10 and is
able to show how well he or she rides and observes basic rules
of the road. Adult supervision is vital until the child has
learned and demonstrated good traffic skills while riding.
Ride your bike single file.
Look out for holes, wet leaves, or cracks in the street. They
can make you crash your bike. Ride away from the curb in case a
car pulls out or someone opens a car door suddenly.
See and be Seen
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Ride so cars can see
you.
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Wear bright colors or
clothes that reflect light at night so cars, buses, and
trucks can see you.
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If you ride at night,
get a headlight for the front of your bike and "reflectors"
on the front and back of your bike.
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