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Ride Right

This list will help you RIDE RIGHT

	Wear a helmet that fits properly and is safety approved. Parents! Insist on this rule! NO HELMET, NO BIKE!
FOLLOW THESE BASIC RULES OF THE ROAD
	STOP before riding into traffic from a roadway, driveway, sidewalk, alley or parking lot
	LOOK left, right and left again before entering traffic .
	OBEY all signs and signals. Walk your bike across the street, in a designated crossing area.
	STAY on the right hand side of the road, and always ride single file in the same direction as traffic.
	Always use your hand signals. To TURN LEFT, extend your left arm straight out.
	To TURN RIGHT, extend your left arm out and bend your arm upward at the elbow.
	To STOP, extend your left arm out and bend your arm downward at the elbow.
	Make sure your bike is the right size and in in good working condition.
	To help motorists see you better, wear bright and reflective gear.
	Your bike should have front, rear and pedal reflectors, and a bell or horn.
	Do not bicycle after dark or in bad weather.