Bike Safety For Kids

Nhtsa s bicycle safety programs focus on the behaviors of bicyclists and motorists to reduce injuries and fatalities on our nation s roadways.

Bike safety for kids.

Never ride in the street. Elementary school version english fhwa produced three bicycle safety education videos and three pedestrian safety education videos for different age groups. Visit the consumer product safety commission site for additional bike safety experiments and resources. Explore this interactive experience with your kids and join us in protecting kids on the move.

The 32 page national bike month guide has everything you need to plan a bike month event in your community. Whether your kids take the bus carpool walk or bike safe kids wants them to get back to school safely. Jude trike a thon has a four lesson video series to teach kids in preschool and kindergarten the most important bike safety messages. Always wear your helmet.

For more information see the national highway traffic safety administration publication easy steps to properly fit a bicycle helmet adjust your bicycle to fit. Have your child wear a helmet every time he or she rides a bike see box below. Make sure your child has the right equipment. Make sure your child s bike is kept in good working order.

The safest way to use your bike is to get places not to play. Every year lots of kids need to see their doctor or go to the emergency room because of bike injuries. Read on for more details about bike safety and children. Why is bike safety so important.

Why should kids wear a bike helmet. Stand over your bicycle. Protect your brain save your life. Tips for bicycle safety.

Bike riding is a lot of fun but accidents happen. We provide bicycle safety tips educational material and other resources. Safety basics top bicycle safety rules and the rules of the. To better ensure that children understand bicycle safety and engage in life long bicycle safety behaviors adults need to demonstrate the desired behaviors when cycling including wearing a helmet and following the rules of the road.

Teach kids the rules of the road. There should be 1 to 2 inches between you and the top tube bar if using a road bike and 3 to 4 inches if a mountain. Activities for children ages 4 to 7. Make sure the bike is the correct.