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Bicycle Safety

■ Always wear an approved helmet.
Children should wear a helmet even if
they are still riding along the sidewalk
on training wheels. Look for a helmet
that has been approved by the Snell
Memorial Foundation or the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI),
and make that sure the helmet is the
correct size and that it fits comfortably
and securely. Laws on wearing bicycle
helmets, including age-specific
requirements, vary by state and county.
For more information about helmet laws
in your area, conduct an Internet search
or contact state or local officials.

■ Avoid riding on roads that are busy or ■ Use a headlight, taillight and high-visibility strobe
have no shoulder. lights on your bicycle wheels.

■ Wear reflective clothing at night. ■ Keep bicycles properly maintained.

Safety for Runners, Joggers

and Walkers

■ Plan your route carefully and exercise in well-lit, well-
populated areas.

■ Consider exercising with another person.
■ Pay attention to your environment and surroundings. Consider
exercising without music.

■ Avoid roads that do not easily accommodate pedestrian traffic.
■ If you must exercise outdoors after dark, wear reflective
clothing and run, jog or walk facing traffic.

■ Be alert for cars pulling out at intersections and driveways. © 2011, 2016 The American National Red Cross. All rights reserved. © 2011, 2016 The American National Red Cross. All rights reserved.

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