Transcript BICYCLE SAFETY

BICYCLE SAFETY
OFFICER GILBERT
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER:
SFMS
SFES
PKES
Bicycle Safety
BICYCLE FACTS
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More kids ages 5 to 14 go to the hospital emergency room
departments with injuries related to biking than with any other sport.1
About 567,000 people per year go to the emergency room with bicyclerelated injuries; about 350,000 of those injured are children under 15
years of age.
90% of bicycle-related deaths involve collisions with motor vehicles.
WHO, WHAT, WHEN & WHY
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The number of people who ride bicycles rose from 66.9 million in 1991
to 80.6 million in 1998.
In 1999, 35% of bicycle-related deaths occurred at intersections.
Bicycle incidents are most likely to occur within five blocks of home
Almost half of all bicycle crashes occur in driveways or on sidewalks.
WHO, WHAT, WHEN & WHY
• The number of people who ride
bicycles rose from 66.9 million in 1991
to 80.6 million in 1998.
• In 1999, 35% of bicycle-related deaths
occurred at intersections.
• Bicycle incidents are most likely to
occur within five blocks of home
• Almost half of all bicycle crashes occur
in driveways or on sidewalks.
Bicycle Helmets
• In 1997, 813 bicyclist were killed in crashes,
an increase of 7% from the previous year. Of
these, 97% were not wearing helmets.
• Medical research shows that 85% of
bicyclists’ head injuries can be prevented by
a bicycle helmet.
• Having friends or parents who wear bike
helmets significantly encourages children to
use them.
STATISTICS TO BE AWARE OF
• 57% of all riders don’t wear helmets every time
they ride
• 40% of bike riders say they don’t own a helmet
• 41% of parents say their children always wear a
helmet when riding
• Only 29% of children who ride bikes say they
wear helmets
WHY A HELMET?
Bike helmets can reduce the risk of head injury in a crash
by 85%. A broken arm mends, scrapes and bruises
heal, but a head injury can be forever.
More than 60% of childhood bicycle related fatalities occur
on small neighborhood roads and streets.
‘s Of Maintaining Your Bicycle
• Air Check – Check tire pressure and inflate to recommended
maximum pressure. Look for damage and tread wear.
• Brakes – Examine brake pads, cables and housings.
Ensure
that all brake pads open and close together and operate smoothly.
• Crank – Check for bearing play in crank and headset.
• Quick Release – Many bicycles are equipped with quickrelease axles rather than the traditional thread and nut type of wheel
axle. Make sure any quick-release devices are tightened and tires
secured to the frame.
• Component Check – Check bicycle components and
ensure all are functioning properly by taking a slow ride in an area
designed for bicycles.
EASY RULES TO STAY SAFE ON
YOUR BICYCLE
• Keep your bicycle in good working order by checking the tires,
making sure the seat is secure and the chain is oiled and tight.
• Take a safety course.
• Place reflectors on the front, rear sides, and pedals.
• Cycle defensively. Expect a car to pull out from the side street or
turn left in front of you.
• Cycle with the flow of traffic, never against it. If traffic is heavy, walk
your bike across an intersection.
• Leave at least three feet of distance when passing parked cars to
avoid doors being open.
• ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED HELMET.
SAFETY FIRST
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LEGO STORY
HAND SIGNALS
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HAND SIGNALS
WHICH IS THE HAND SIGNAL FOR STOPPING OR
SLOWING DOWN?
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WHICH IS THE HAND SIGNAL FOR TURNING LEFT?
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WHICH IS THE HAND SIGNAL FOR TURNING RIGHT?
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WORKS CITED
Brain Injury Association of America. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Aug. 2009.
<http://www.biausa.org>.
Emergency Medical Services Authority. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Aug. 2009.
<http://www.emsaonline.com/
mediacenter/articles/00000054.html>.
Kids Health. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Aug. 2009.
<http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/
bike_safety.html>.
Loyola University Health System. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Aug. 2009.
<http://www.stritch.luc.edu/depts/
injprev/Breakpnt/bp-v4-5.htm>.