Helmet, The Right Equipment

The proper equipment saves lives!

Every time you ride a bicycle:

• Wear a bike helmet and make sure it fits properly.
  - In a crash, a helmet is your best protection against an injury or even death.
• Stay visible.
  - Wear bright colors during the day.
• At night or during low light conditions (dusk, dawn, rain, fog), wear reflective materials.
  - Use a white front light and a red rear reflector at night.
• Check the bike.
  - Make sure the bicycle fits you.
  - Check all parts of the bicycle to make sure that they are secure and working correctly.
• Remember that a bicycle is considered a vehicle.
  - Always ride in the same direction as motorized traffic.
  - Follow the rules of the road for motorized vehicles, know and obey the traffic laws, signs, and signals, and signal when turning.
• Remember that children look up to you and learn from you.
  - Be a role model by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing safe bicycling behavior.

Don’t put you and your family’s life at risk. Pedal safely.

Learn more about being a prepared bicyclist at: www.nhtsa.gov/links/ped-bike-sp.html.