How it works
A helmet keeps your head safe. It sits level, low on the forehead, with the strap snug but not too tight.
Check the brakes, the tires and the bell every time.
Ride on a safe path with a grown-up, signal your turns, and stop at the edge of the road.
Worked examples
Helmet
- Put the helmet on level, low on your forehead.
- Clip the strap under your chin, snug but not too tight.
- A helmet keeps your head safe when you ride.
Check the bike
- Squeeze the brakes, and they should work.
- Press the tires, and they should be firm and full of air.
- Ring the bell, and it should sound loud and clear.
Ride and signal
- Ride on a wide, flat path far from the street, with a grown-up beside you.
- Look ahead, not at your feet.
- When the path bends, slow down and stick out your arm to signal your turn.
Stop at the edge
- Squeeze the brakes and stop at the edge of the road.
- Put your feet down and wait for your grown-up.
- They look and listen, and when it is safe you walk the bikes across together.