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Helmet, The Right Equipment
The proper equipment saves lives!
Every time you ride a bicycle:
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Wear a bike helmet and make sure it fits properly.
- In a crash, a helmet is your best protection against an injury or even death. -
Stay visible.
- Wear bright colors during the day. -
At night or during low light conditions (dusk, dawn, rain, fog), wear reflective materials.
- Use a white front light and a red rear reflector at night. -
Check the bike.
- Make sure the bicycle fits you.
- Check all parts of the bicycle to make sure that they are secure and working correctly. -
Remember that a bicycle is considered a vehicle.
- Always ride in the same direction as motorized traffic.
- Follow the rules of the road for motorized vehicles, know and obey the traffic laws, signs, and signals, and signal when turning. -
Remember that children look up to you and learn from you.
- Be a role model by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing safe bicycling behavior.
Don’t put you and your family’s life at risk. Pedal safely.
Learn more about being a prepared bicyclist at: www.nhtsa.gov/links/ped-bike-sp.html.