1 William
1) Cycle Safety: Concentration
Cyclists need to concentrate
Why?
Your life is more vulnerable
have no protections
Riding carelessly can result in accidents
2 William
1) Cycle Safety: Concentration
Using your mobile phone and MP3 player whilst cycling is extremely dangerous
But why?
- Distractions
- need to focus
- Hear quieter
4 Kaung Si Thu(Eric), C- Emerald
2) Cycle Safety: Think about your clothes
• Are they bright and visible to others on the road?
• If bright clothes are not suitable for everyday use, fluorescent and reflective jackets (which will identify you
to other users) can be worn until you reach your destination.
• White front lights and red rear lights MUST be used after dark and in poor light conditions.
• They will also help you to be seen in the rain.
5 Kaung Si Thu(Eric), C- Emerald
2) Cycle Safety: Think about your clothes
3 William
3) Cycle Safety: Helmets
Why you should always wear a helmet.
Reduce risks of head injuries
How? Just wear helmet
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By Steve
4) Cycle Safety - Roads
Don’t hug kerb (roadsides) Don’t ride in gutter
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By Steve
4) Cycle Safety - Roads
Don’t:
• Change directions suddenly
• Weave between lanes
Do:
• Signal before you turn/stop.
• Let drivers know what you plan to do
6 Kaung Si Thu(Eric), C- Emerald
5) Cycle Safety: Recheck before you ride on
➢ Is your bike regularly maintained and check? If not, why not?!
➢ Brakes MUST work well in all conditions: dry and wet.
➢ Are lights and reflectors clean and in good working order?
➢ Are the tyres in good condition and inflated to the pressure shown on the tyre?
➢ Are the gears working correctly?
➢ Is the chain properly adjusted and oiled?
➢ Are the saddle and handlebars adjusted to the correct height?
7 Kaung Si Thu(Eric), C- Emerald
5) Cycle Safety: Injury facts and accident statistics
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By Steve
6) Cycle Safety – Traffic Laws
Follow laws of traffic signals and signs.
(they apply to cyclists too)
You shouldn’t:
• Ignore red lights
You should:
• Cycle on pavements
• Cycle the opposite way
• Stop on red
• Go on green
• Slow down on yellow
• Use indicators (bells)
• Obey “no-entry” signs (for your own safety)
Unless signs stated it’s allowed
