Bicycle Safety Fact:
Out of the 660,403 cycling accidents in 2000, nearly 1/4 of the injuries involved children ages 5-9, according to the
Center for Disease Control.
Teach Children to be Safe
Because so many children are involved in bicycle accidents, the Sioux Empire Safety Village is zealously working to fund and build the Safety Village Project. With realistic experiences, children will learn how to stay safe on public roads and the importance of safety equipment. If you wish to help support the project, please contact the Sioux Empire Safety Village.
Simple Tips to Remember to Stay Safe:
- Bike Size - Ride a bike that is the right size for you.
- Brakes & Tires - Check that the wheels aren't loose and your brakes work before each ride.
- Look Both Ways...Twice! - When exiting a driveway, stop, look left, look right, look left again, and exit only when there is no traffic.
- Ride on the Right - Ride on the RIGHT with the flow of traffic.
- Obey Traffic Signs - Stop at all STOP signs and all traffic lights.
- One Way Streets - Do not ride in the wrong direction on one way streets.
- Use Hand Signals - Use proper hand signals to indicate turns to drivers.
- Ride single file.
- Pedestrians First - Give the right of way to pedestrians.
- CARRY NO PASSENGERS - except on approved baby seats.
- Wear Safety Equipment - Always wear your bicycle helmet when you ride your bike.
Other Bike Safety Tips
