Bicycle Safety
Always wear a Helmet!!!
 

DO:

Ride with traffic. Keep to the right of the road.

Obey all traffic regulations.

Stop and look both ways in order to make sure that side walks or streets are clear before you enter a street.

Walk your bicycle across busy streets at corners or crosswalks.

Use proper headlights and red taillights or reflector when riding at night.

DON'T:

Show off, keep your hands on the handlebars.

Zigzag, race or stunt-ride in traffic.

Hitch rides on trucks or cars.

Accept passengers.

Carry large packages, which could get in your way (use luggage carriers or basket).

Ride against traffic.

Wear dark clothing at night. Wear reflective clothing or light colors.

Tailgate or ride too closely to cars or trucks.

Major streets are the most dangerous. The peak traffic hours between 4:00 and 6:00 P.M. are the most dangerous and hazardous for cyclists.

Home Alone

To be home alone, you need to know the following things to protect you and your family.

To check in with a parent or a neighbor immediately after arriving home.

How to call 9-1-1, and be able to give directions to your home. When to call 911 and when not to call 911.

To never accept gifts or rides from people they don't know well.

How to use the door and window locks, and alarm systems if you have one.

To never let anyone into your home without asking permission from a parent or adult.

To never let a caller at the door or on the phone know that you are alone. Teach them to say, "Mom/Dad can't come to the phone (or door) right now."

To carry a house key with them in a safe place (inside a shirt pocket or sock). Don't leave it under a mat or on a ledge outside the house. That's the first place a crook will look for a key to your door.

How to escape in case of a fire. What to do in a tornado.

To not go into an empty house or apartment if things don't look right-- a broken window, ripped screen, or an open door.

To let you know about anything that frightens them or makes them feel uncomfortable.