Bicycle Safety Tyler Cole & Daralynne Harris HPS 2130 Professor Strater
Bicycle Safety
Tyler Cole & Daralynne HarrisHPS 2130Professor Strater
HOW TO AVOID THIS?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UhmmeynxPE
Before You Ride
The Three M’s
Materials
Me
My surroundings
Materials
Bicycle Training Wheels (optional) Helmet Bell Reflectors Knee and Elbow Pads Appropriate Clothing and Shoes
Trace Your Hand!
Me
Helmet fits well Feet touching the ground Look both ways Listen Feel comfortable! (Don’t do anything you don’t want to do)
My Surroundings Look for cars Look for signs and be aware! Plan ahead (route) Beware: curbs, puddles, & gravel Weather Time of day
While You Ride
The Three S’sSignalsSignsSight
Signals Left Turn Right Turn Stop Bell & Reflector
Signs
Stop Yield Crosswalks Do Not Enter Keep Right or Left Bike Lane Red, Yellow, Green
Simon Says!
Sight
Keep eyes forward Light for night Shades for days Look both ways Scan for signs & traffic
After You Ride
The Three C’sCleanCareCelebrate
Clean
Put away your bike and equipment Make sure it is put away in a safe
place Wash Your Hands
Care
Rehydrate! Wash & Cover Cuts Fill Tires Rest
Celebrate
Share Your Accomplishments Tell Your Friends About Bike
Safety Plan Another Safe Trip!
Jeopardy!
What should you do when you come to a stoplight?
Question 1
Question 2
What are the three M’s?
Question 3
Name one part of My Surroundings that you should pay attention to before riding.
Question 4
What is something you need to Care for after riding?
Final Question!!!
Demonstrate all the Hand Signs you should use when riding your bicycle.
Resources
www.actionforhealthykids.org www.kidshealth.org www.youtube.com