Bicyle Safety Habits

• ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, even on short rides (CPSC-approved).
  
  
• Concentrate on riding, stay in control, and use hand signals for turns.
  
  
• Watch out for cars coming out of driveways and alleys, or pulling away from the curb.
  
  
• Never carry a passenger on a bicycle built for one.
  
  
• Don't hitch or hang on to motor vehicles and don't ride close to parked vehicles.
  
  
• Look ahead to make sure the ground or pavement is smooth and dry with no obstacles.
  
  
• Don't speed or ride recklessly and keep your hands on the handlebars because you can lose control of the bicycle and fall or crash.
  
  
• Allow pedestrians to go first at street crossings and on sidewalks.
  
  
• Be highly visible to drivers by wearing bright colored clothing and helmets.
  
  
• Scan for danger by looking in all directions for approaching vehicles.
  
  
• Ride single file on the right side of the road with traffic.
  
  
• Stop at all stop signs and lights, and obey traffic signals.
  
  
• Walk bicycles across intersections and railroad crossings.
  
  
• Use a headlight and red rear light if you must ride at dusk or night.