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May is National Bike Safety Month
Follow "Sparky's Top Ten Bike Safety Rules" and you'll be on the road to safe biking!
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10. Never ride at dusk or at night. Wear bright-colored or retro-reflective clothing.
 
9. Use the correct hand signals when turning to let drivers know what you're planning to do.
 
8. Walk, don't ride your bike across the street.
 
7. Cross only at the street corner, not mid-block.
 
6. When entering a sidewalk, path or driveway, stop completely. Look left, right and left again.
 
5. When riding on the street, obey all traffic signals and laws.
 
4. Ride with the traffic flow, not against it.
 
3. Always stop at stop signs and stop lights.
 
2. Make sure to choose a safe area to ride your bike, like parks or bike paths.
 
1. and Sparky's #1 bike safety rule is... ALWAYS WEAR YOUR BIKE HELMET.
 
Let Sparky know if you are a Super Safety Star
Girl on bikeHave you used "Sparky's Top Ten" to teach your friends and family about bike safety? Send me a safety success story, and I'll post the most interesting ones on my Web site. Send your stories to: "Sparky's Top Ten," c/o NFPA Public Education Division, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA  02269.
Use Your Head When it Comes to Bike Helmets
Bike helmet on rightThe helmet should sit on top of your head in a level position (make sure it does not tilt back). Bike helmet on wrongThe helmet should fit comfortably and not move when you jerk your head from side to side.
Make sure you always buckle the helmet straps (not too tight).
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