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Safe Cycling. Safe Cycling: Question 1. TRUE OR FALSE? Connecticut state law requires anyone under the age of 16 to wear a helmet while riding a bike. Safe Cycling. True In fact, everyone should wear a helmet on every ride, no matter how short the journey. Safe Cycling: Question 2.
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Safe Cycling: Question 1 TRUE OR FALSE? Connecticut state law requires anyone under the age of 16 to wear a helmet while riding a bike.
Safe Cycling True In fact, everyone should wear a helmet on every ride, no matter how short the journey.
Safe Cycling: Question 2 When riding a bike, what type of clothing should you wear so that drivers can see you easily?
Safe Cycling Light, bright or reflective
Safe Cycling: Question 3 How is riding a bike similar to driving a car? • You must obey all traffic signals including stop signs and lights. • You must ride on the left side of the road. • You must ride on the right side of the road. • Both A and C.
Safe Cycling B. Obey All Traffic Signals C. Ride on the Right
Safe Cycling: Question 4 With your hands, demonstrate the hand signals for your right, left and stop.
Fitting a Helmet The helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead— one or two finger-widths above your eyebrow. Adjust the slider on both straps to form a “V” shape under, and slightly in front of, the ears. Lock the slider if possible. Helmets should fit level, square and snug on the head.
Bicycling Safety • Always wear a helmet • Keep your bike in good working order; check tires and brakes before riding • In CT, a bike is considered a non-motorized vehicle, and a cyclist must follow the same rules as a driver • Ride on the right • Use hand signals for right and left turns and stopping • Wear bright colored or reflective clothing
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