bike safety

Bicycle Safety

Tyler Cole & Daralynne HarrisHPS 2130Professor Strater

HOW TO AVOID THIS?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UhmmeynxPE

Before You Ride

The Three M’s

Materials

Me

My surroundings

Materials

Bicycle Training Wheels (optional) Helmet Bell Reflectors Knee and Elbow Pads Appropriate Clothing and Shoes

Trace Your Hand!

Me

Helmet fits well Feet touching the ground Look both ways Listen Feel comfortable! (Don’t do anything you don’t want to do)

My Surroundings Look for cars Look for signs and be aware! Plan ahead (route) Beware: curbs, puddles, & gravel Weather Time of day

While You Ride

The Three S’sSignalsSignsSight

Signals Left Turn Right Turn Stop Bell & Reflector

Signs

Stop Yield Crosswalks Do Not Enter Keep Right or Left Bike Lane Red, Yellow, Green

Simon Says!

Sight

Keep eyes forward Light for night Shades for days Look both ways Scan for signs & traffic

After You Ride

The Three C’sCleanCareCelebrate

Clean

Put away your bike and equipment Make sure it is put away in a safe

place Wash Your Hands

Care

Rehydrate! Wash & Cover Cuts Fill Tires Rest

Celebrate

Share Your Accomplishments Tell Your Friends About Bike

Safety Plan Another Safe Trip!

Jeopardy!

What should you do when you come to a stoplight?

Question 1

Question 2

What are the three M’s?

Question 3

Name one part of My Surroundings that you should pay attention to before riding.

Question 4

What is something you need to Care for after riding?

Final Question!!!

Demonstrate all the Hand Signs you should use when riding your bicycle.

Resources

www.actionforhealthykids.org www.kidshealth.org www.youtube.com