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Safety Tips For Bicyclists

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Driving on the road requires care and courtesy whether you are driving a car or riding a bicycle. Bycyclists must be alert to sourrounding traffic and obey all traffic laws by riding in a responsible manner.

Be safe and keep your bicycle tuned up. Go to your local bicycle shop and have a professional inspect your bicycle.

Wear BRIGHT COLORS.  Always wear a hemet to prevent head injuries. Check the manufacurers directions for proper fitting of your bicycle helmet.

RULES OF THE ROAD

  1. Ride with traffic.
  2. Watch for Potentioal Hazards.
  3. Use Hand signals for turns.
  4. Obey All Trafffic Laws.
  5. Ride Single File in Traffic.
  6. Always Ride with Lights at Night.

For more information on bicycle safety visit: http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/kidsandbikesafetyweb/index.htm