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Do not ride at night.
Stop for all stop signs.
Use crosswalks to cross streets.
Always walk at crosswalks.
Never use near steps or swimming pools.
Your driveway. Driveway accidents are frequent and often fatal.
Realize the danger of your own and all other driveways. There may be
obscured vision caused by trees, bushes or cars. Your driveway is not a
launching pad for fast roll-outs! Observe the following driveway safety
tips:
Look left, right and left again before exiting onto sidewalks or into
playground areas.
Stop signs. Running a stop sign is a sure way to get hit by a car and
killed. Remember, always stop at every stop sign or stop light. Always
stop and walk across only when it is clear. Do not assume that drivers
of motor vehicles can see you. In fact, assume that every driver cannot
see you and that they are not paying attention. Observe the following
safety tips:
Stop at all stop signs and lights, regardless of traffic conditions.
Look in every direction of traffic before proceeding to walk across.
Watch especially for oncoming traffic making left turns.
Watch for cars behind you or next to you making right turns.
Wait for traffic to clear before proceeding.
Turning without warning. Children are often struck from behind
because they made unexpected turns into traffic, or they inadvertently
veered into traffic when looking over their shoulder. Observe the
following safety tips for left turns:
Do not cut across the street, cross only at intersections.
Practice looking over your shoulder to the rear without accidentally
turning (do this only in an open space free from traffic and obstructions).
Riding at night and in low visibility. Do not ride at night or in low
visibility. See section 4 for more information.
Rules of the Road.
Wear a helmet. Wear shoes.
Learn local bicycle laws and regulations. Most states and communities
have rules regarding helmet use, bicycle licensing, riding on sidewalks,
grinding and so on. It is the responsibility of parents to make sure their
children know and obey all rules and regulations.
The Trikke is intended for sidewalk and playground use. You must share
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