Transcript Bicycle Safety - Jefferson County Sheriff`s Office

Bicycle Safety
Presented by:
The Jefferson County
Sheriff’s Department
Helmets
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Remember you get what you pay for $$$.
 Since 1986 wearing a helmet has decreased
brain injuries by 88%.
 In 17 states it is the law to wear a
recreational helmet for biking, skating,
skateboarding, and riding a mini scooter.
 A bike helmet could save your life. "Don't
hit the road without a helmet on."
How to Fit a Bicycle Helmet
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Your objective: Snug, Level, Stable
You can't get the most protection from your
helmet unless it fits well.
You want the helmet to be comfortably touching
the head all the way around.
Helmets come in many sizes and shapes: eggshaped, pointy, elongated, narrow, or wide.
Use the fit pads.
Adjust the straps.
What's the best helmet to
buy?
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Consumer Reports has picked Bell, Giro,
Troxel (Pro Action) as the safest.
 We recommend finding a helmet that fits
you well, is round and smooth on the
outside, and has a CPSC standard sticker
inside.
When do I need to replace a
helmet?
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Did you crash it? Replace.
 Is it from the 1980's? Replace.
 Is the outside just foam or cloth instead of
plastic? Replace.
 Does it lack a CPSC, ASTM or Snell
sticker? Replace.
 Can you not make it fit correctly? Replace!!
What other activities can a
bike helmet be used for?
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The ASTM Inline Skating standard is
identical to the bicycle helmet standard.
 Other activities, such as skateboarding, it is
not recommended with a bicycling-only
helmet.
 There are multi-purpose helmets on the
market that meet Snell's N-94 multi-purpose
standard.
All Safety Gear Is Important
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Helmet
Elbow Pads
Knee Pads
Gloves
Heavy Clothing
Wrist Guards
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE
RULES OF THE ROAD
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When you ride your bike
in traffic, you are a driver.
Ride right - with traffic.
Always look back, signal,
check for traffic before
you make any turns.
Stop at all stop signs and
traffic lights.
Pedestrians get to go first.
Yield the right of way.
Equipment Check
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Every time you ride:
Check your brakes
Tire pressure
Make sure your
handlebars are tight
Seat adjusted
No objects in spokes
Reflectors not broke
Riding at dark
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Wear reflective
clothing.
 Know the area.
 Have a light on your
bike
 Rear turn signals
Statistics On injuries
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Everyday at least one child dies in a bike
accident.
 1,000 are seriously injured each day.
 Most injuries occur from a simple fall from
hitting a pothole or fence post.
 Remember that a bicycle is a vehicle not a
toy.
Hand Signals
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Left Turn : extend left hand and arm parallel
to the ground.
 Right turn : bend left arm upward at elbow,
forming a right angle with your body.
 Stop or slow: extend left arm with hand
downward toward the ground
Skateboarding
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Wear safety gear
 Make sure of the surface you ride on
 Have permission from property owner
 Try to ride with at least one friend in case of
injury
 Do not attempt tricks
 Check your equipment before riding
Inline Skating “Rollerblading”
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Each year nearly 100,000 people are injured
from rollerblading (average age 15)
 Fractures of the wrist and lower arm
account for nearly half of all injuries
 Always were an approved bicycling helmet
and pads
 Avoid heavy traffic areas (vehicles and
pedestrian)
Inline Skateboarding
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Manufactures just want
money.
Inline boarding may
become the new sport of
the century for extreme
gamers.
Mobility and speed.
Make sure you gear up.
Don’t ride something you
feel uncomfortable with.
Mini Scooters
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2000 Fad
Small easy to carry
Light weight
Low center of gravity
Extreme sporting
Low wheel clearance
Asphalt or concrete
only
Being Safe = Having Fun
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Follow simple safety
rules
Remember to always
check your equipment
Stay alert
Be courteous
Avoid traffic
DON’T TAKE RISKS