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Bicycle Safety

Bicycle Safety. Why Crashes Occur. 50% of all crashes are falls 33% of all crashes involve animals, other bikes, or something that's not a motor vehicle Only 17% of all crashes involve motor vehicles 50% cyclist fault 50% motorist fault. Helmets. What your helmet does during a crash

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Bicycle Safety

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  1. Bicycle Safety

  2. Why Crashes Occur • 50% of all crashes are falls • 33% of all crashes involve animals, other bikes, or something that's not a motor vehicle • Only 17% of all crashes involve motor vehicles • 50% cyclist fault • 50% motorist fault

  3. Helmets • What your helmet does during a crash • The helmet cushions your blow • The foam in it crushes • The plastic on the outside keeps the foam from breaking up • The helmet brings your head to a stop in about 6 milliseconds (thousandths a second) • But if you had not had a helmet on, you would have stopped in less than 1 millisecond • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sYZIyrGLuM&feature=related

  4. Bicycle Deaths

  5. Rules of the Road • http://www.wnbr.org/bikelaws.htm • All cyclists under the age of 18 are required to wear a bicycle helmet while cycling • Never ride against traffic • Try to use bike lanes • Don't ride too closely to parked cars — doors can open suddenly! • If you're cycling with friends, ride single file • Don't wear headphones while biking, you need to hear what's going on around you

  6. Rules of the Road Cont. • Never change direction or change lanes without first looking behind you and using the correct hand signals!

  7. Other Safety Tips • Always wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet to protect your head • Don’t have any loose clothing, drawstrings, or shoelaces; they can get caught in your chain • Check the air in your tires and that your brakes are working before you ride • Wear bright clothes so others can see you at all times of the day. • If riding at night make sure your bike has reflectors and lights • Before you enter any street or intersection check for traffic by looking left-right-left

  8. Safe Bicycling is Fun and Healthy Health Benefits Other Benefits • Cycling minimizes the risk of coronary heart disease • Helps in building your stamina • It manages weight • Ensures a control in the level of blood pressure. • Cycling enhances the overall fitness level of a person • A complete leisure activity, it gives you the opportunity to spend time with friends • A chance to meet new people and discover new places • Cycling is a complete environmental friendly activity

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