2.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your
BMX Scooter.
3.
Be careful to keep body parts and other objects
away
from the spinning wheels of your BMX Scooter.
4.
Always wear a cycling helmet which meets the
latest Snell or ANSI standard.
5.
Always wear shoes that will stay on your feet and
will grip the pedals. Never ride barefoot or wearing
sandals.
6.
Wear bright, visible clothing that is not
so loose that is can catch on moving
parts of the BMX Scooter or be snagged by
objects at the side of the road or trail.
7.
Don’t jump with your bmx scooter. Jumping a
bmx scooter can be fun but it puts incredible stress
on everything from your spokes to your frame. The
most dangerous risk to jumping a bmx scooter is the
risk of serious injury to the rider or serious damage
to the bmx scooter.
C. RULES OF THE ROAD
1.
Learn the local BMX Scooter laws and regulations.
Communities may have regulations about where you
can ride your Scooter and safety equipment that
may be required. It’s your responsibility to know and
obey the laws.
money” to the bike so that, in an emergency, the
child will be able to call home.
Following the Leader:
There is increased risk of
car/bike collision if children are following each other,
because if the first one does something dangerous,
those following may do it too.
What can you do?
Teach your child to always assess the traffic
situation for him/herself. When a group is riding
around, each cyclist should stop for stop signs;
each cyclist should look to the rear before making
left turns; and so on. One way to get the message
across is to play a game with the chld similar to
‘Simon Says’. In this game, however, the emphasis
should not be on doing what ‘Simon Says’, but
rather have the child make a decision based on the
situation. The child should learn to ignore what
‘Simon Says’. Children need to learn to think for
themselves to ride safely.
SUMMARY:
Teach your child early - the earlier the
better. Learning skills such as looking and avoiding
hazards takes time. Be prepared to repeat lessons
until your child understands what you’re trying to
get across. Be patient. Your efforts will be rewarded,
knowing that your child is aware of safe riding skills.
B. THE BASICS
1.
Always do the Mechanical Safety Check Before
you get on a bike.
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