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Bike helmet rule	Wear a helmet every ride		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
How should a helmet fit?	Level on your head, snug, strap buckled with two fingers under the chin		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Eyes, Ears, Mouth helmet check	Eyes see the front edge, straps make a V around ears, mouth open and helmet hugs the head		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Left turn hand signal	Left arm straight out to the left		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Right turn hand signal (common)	Right arm straight out to the right		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Stopping hand signal	Left arm bent down, palm back		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Which side of the road do you ride on?	The same direction as traffic, on the right		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Where to ride	In the bike lane or as far right as safe, or on a path		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Stop at stop signs on a bike	Yes, bikes follow the same rules as cars		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
ABC Quick Check for a bike	Air, Brakes, Chain/Crank, Quick release		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Check the tires	Make sure they are firmly pumped		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Check the brakes	Squeeze and make sure the bike stops		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Reflectors	Help drivers see you at night		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Bike light	White light in front, red light in back at night		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Bright clothing	Wear it to be seen		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Riding at night	Avoid it, or use lights and reflective gear		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Wear closed-toe shoes	To protect your feet and keep them on the pedals		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Headphones while biking	Don't use them; you need to hear traffic		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Texting while biking	Never do it		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Riding with a friend	Ride single file on roads		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Parked cars	Watch for doors opening		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Driveways	Slow down; cars may back out		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Look before you cross a street	Look left, right, left again		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Safest place to cross	At a crosswalk or corner with a signal		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Pedestrian signal: walking person	Go if safe		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Pedestrian signal: raised hand	Don't start crossing		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Pedestrian countdown	Shows seconds left to finish crossing		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Walk on sidewalks	If none, walk facing traffic on the far left edge		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Stop, look and listen	The routine before crossing		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Hold hands in parking lots	Small children stay with an adult		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Crossing guard	A person who helps kids cross safely near schools		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
School bus rule	Wait until the bus stops and the driver says go		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Stay 10 feet from the bus	Be out of the danger zone until the bus stops		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Walking to the bus stop	Stay out of the road		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Crosswalk	Painted stripes where people cross		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Zebra crossing	A crosswalk marked with wide white stripes		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Red light	Stop		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Yellow light	Slow down and prepare to stop		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Green light	Go if the way is clear		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Stop sign shape	Octagon (8 sides), red with white letters		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Yield sign shape	Downward-pointing triangle, red and white		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Warning signs shape	Diamond, usually yellow		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Speed limit sign	Rectangle with black on white		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
School zone sign	Pentagon-shaped, fluorescent yellow-green		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Railroad crossing sign	Round yellow warning or X-shaped crossbuck		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
One-way sign	A black arrow on a white or black rectangle		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Do not enter sign	A white bar on a red circle		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Bike lane sign	Shows a bicycle symbol		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Pedestrian crossing sign	Shows a person walking; yellow-green diamond		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Railroad crossing safety	Stop, look and listen; never race a train		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Never play near train tracks	They are dangerous and illegal to walk on		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Scooter and skateboard safety	Wear a helmet, knee pads and wrist guards		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Rollerblading safety	Wear a helmet, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Walk bike across a busy street	Get off and walk beside it		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Walking bike at crosswalks	Safer than riding across		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Seat height	You should be able to touch the ground with the balls of your feet		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Right bike size	You can stand over the frame with your feet flat on the ground		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Locking your bike	Use a lock on the frame and wheel		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Carrying things on a bike	Use a basket or backpack, not handlebars		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Wet weather riding	Brake earlier because brakes work less well		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
Gravel	Slow down to avoid sliding		bike-and-pedestrian-safety
