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Observe and yield the right-of-way as prescribed by local traffic
rules.
Become aware of and learn your 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 tricycle is intended for sidewalk and playground use only. You
must share this space with others including pedestrians, skaters and
other players. Respect their rights!
Ride defensively. Assume that pedestrians, skaters and other players
are so absorbed in their own world that they are not paying any
attention to you and that they will run you down or step out in front of
you, all without any warning.
Watch for obstacles such as pot holes, sewer grates, expansion
cracks and road or construction debris (such as nails or other foreign
objects) that could catch your wheel or force you to swerve or lose
control.
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:
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).