Road rules

5 most important actions or rules of the road that all bicyclists must follow for safe biking:

• Obey all traffic laws and signs
• Always use hand signals
• Wear a properly fitted helmet
• Check your bike for safety
• Use lights and bright colored clothing when riding at night

Hand signals

• Hand signal match game

It is important to always use hand signals when riding your bike, because it helps other bikers and car drivers know when you are turning or stopping.

Left turn:  Extend your arm straight out to the left if you are making a left turn

Right turn: Extend your arm straight out to the right or straight up if you are making a right turn

Stopping: Extend your arm straight down if you are going to stop.

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