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Bike to school
Cycling is good for the
environment, great exercise
and it helps cut down on the
traffic congestion at your
children's school.
Encourage your children to bike to school but before they head out, make sure to review these safety tips with them:
- Always wear a helmet that is CSA, CPSC, Snell or ASTM approved.
- Wear clothing that is bright and visible to drivers.
- Obey traffic rules. Traffic signals, signs and lights are for cyclists as well as motorists.
- Keep to the right. Ride single file, in a straight line and in the same direction as the vehicles.
- Shoulder check and signal before turning. Return both hands to the handlebars after signalling.
- Stay away from busy streets when possible.
Cycling with your children before they start biking to school is a great idea. It gives you the opportunity to identify the safest route for your children to get to school and lead by example, teaching them the rules of the road firsthand.
For more information, watch The 60-Second Driver on CTV, and check out the following on our website:
- Bike Safe in Road Safety
- Bicycle Safety in Driving Tips
- You can access the 60-Second Driver video on Bicycle Safety directly
