Bike Safety Tips

Bike riding is fun and a great way to exercise. Here are just a few safety tips to make sure your bike ride is safe:

• Always wear a helmet.
  
• You should always wear a helmet when you are on wheels, such as a skateboard, roller-skates or a scooter.
  
• Follow traffic signals and road signs.
  
• Do not ride through stop signs or traffic lights.
  
• Always ride on the right.
  
• Go with the flow of traffic.
  
• If in a group, ride single file. When passing other bikers or walkers, let them know your position.
  
• For Example shout out: "I'm on your left."
  
• Watch out for danger in your way.
  
• Watch out for trash, potholes, puddles of water, rocks, glass, etc.
  
• Ride at least 3 feet away from parked cars
  
• Don't let someone open their car door into you.
  
• Always signal before making a turn.
  
• Left Turn: Hold your left arm straight out.
  
• Right Turn: Hold your left arm out and up in an "L" shape.
  

Source: City of San Diego; http://www.sannet.gov/fireandems/safety/kidshealth.shtml#bike