Kid-Friendly Bike Tips
When teaching kids about bicycle safety, it is important to speak to them on their terms. Safety SAM of the "Ride with Pride, Wear a Helmet" at Children's Hospital medical Center of Cincinnati has some helpful tips for kids about bicycle safety.
- Always wear a helmet when you go out on your bicycle, scooter, rollerblades or skateboard.
- Your helmet should fit snugly under the chin and low over the forehead, about two finger widths above the eyebrow. The helmet should also fit your head securely.
- Helmets should be replaced if involved in a crash.
- Extra riders are not welcome. Never let a person ride on the handlebars.
- Improperly sized bikes are dangerous. You should be able to place both feet flat on ground when straddling the bike.
- Do not swerve in traffic and always watch for cars.
- Just like a car, you should obey all traffic lights and signals.
- Safety is for everyone, even grown-ups.
You can download a printer-friendly copy of Safety SAM's Bicycle Safety Tips in portable document format (.pdf). You must have Adobe Acrobat" Reader installed on your computer to read these files.
