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By
Terry Orr
The other day while drive down one of my neighborhood
streets a family was riding their bikes together – mom in the lead three
children following and dad bringing up the rear. Everyone was wearing a helmet except
dad. Come on dad – you are supposed to be setting the right example for
your children and they don’t need you in the hospital with a busted skull.
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Top 10 Bike Safety
Tips:
- Always wear a helmet, and make sure it is
worn correctly.
- Ride on the right side of the road, with
the flow of traffic, not against it.
- After age 10, do not ride on the
sidewalk, as you are not readily visible when crossing streets and it is
against the law in many municipalities.
- Obey all traffic control signals.
- Learn and use hand signals to alert
motorists of your intention to turn, which is required by law in Connecticut.
- Wear proper attire, including bright
colors, and layer clothing in case of weather changes.
- Always keep both hands on the bike ready
to brake.
- Do not pass on the right.
- Use extra caution when riding on bike
paths, as you may often encounter pedestrians or people walking dogs on leashes
that can cut across the path.
- Never ride your bike during a storm or
when there is snow or ice on the roadway.
So on those nice days, check your bike, put on your helmet and enjoy
riding safely.
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Wow! This is a brilliant article. Short but very informative. There is one thing that could be added to your list though— the importance of cycle parts maintenance or regular replacement.
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