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.

Jude trike a thon has a four lesson video series to teach kids in preschool and kindergarten the most important bike safety messages. Stand over your bicycle. Why is bike safety so important. Visit the consumer product safety commission site for additional bike safety experiments and resources.

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. Explore this interactive experience with your kids and join us in protecting kids on the move. For more information see the national highway traffic safety administration publication easy steps to properly fit a bicycle helmet adjust your bicycle to fit. Read on for more details about bike safety and children.

Make sure your child s bike is kept in good working order. Make sure the bike is the correct. 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. Tips for bicycle safety.

Every year lots of kids need to see their doctor or go to the emergency room because of bike injuries. Protect your brain save your life. The 32 page national bike month guide has everything you need to plan a bike month event in your community. Have your child wear a helmet every time he or she rides a bike see box below.

We provide bicycle safety tips educational material and other resources. Safety basics top bicycle safety rules and the rules of the. Activities for children ages 4 to 7. Teach kids the rules of the road.

Why should kids wear a bike helmet. Always wear your helmet. Make sure your child has the right equipment. Elementary school version english fhwa produced three bicycle safety education videos and three pedestrian safety education videos for different age groups.

Bike riding is a lot of fun but accidents happen. The safest way to use your bike is to get places not to play. Never ride in the street. The league s ride smart program also is a great resource for educational videos classes tips and other information about bike safety.