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