What Is a Safe Biker?
A Safe Biker always keeps good control of his or her bicycle, wears a safety helmet, and obeys all traffic laws.
Bicycle Safety Tips
- Wear a bicycle helmet.
- Ride on the right side of the road.
- Ride single file on the street.
- Avoid riding at night.
- If it is necessary to ride at night, you must have a forward-facing white light, a rear red light or reflector, reflectors on the pedals, and reflectors on both sides of the bicycle.
- Never ride with two on a bicycle.
Hand Signals
Hand signals are given with your left hand and arm. They should be used whenever you plan to change directions, slow, or stop.
- Left Turn: Extend your left arm straight out to the left.
- Right Turn: Extend your left arm out and bend it upward at a 90-degree angle.
- Slow or Stop: Extend your left arm out and bend it downward at a 90-degree angle.
Key Rules to Remember
- Obey traffic signs.
- Ride single file.
- Ride on the right side of the road.