How to Teach a Child Bicycle Safety
Learning to ride a bicycle is one of the crowning achievements in a young child's life. The smile on the face of a child enjoying a bike ride is priceless. Along with fundamental riding techniques, it is also important to teach a child bicycle safety so they can enjoy their bike without getting hurt. Teaching bicycle safety to a child can be easily accomplished by following a few simple steps.
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Instructions
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Setting the Basic Rules
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Tell the child to avoid riding on busy streets.
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Instruct them to ride only in daylight. Riding after dark demands special equipment and skills that young children don't possess. Encourage them to call for a ride home if they ever find themselves out on their bicycle after dark.
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Teach the child to stop at every stop sign and look both ways before proceeding. Have them walk their bicycle across intersections rather than riding.
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Admonish the child to refrain from playing around in the street.
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Encourage them to avoid giving in to peer pressure and make their own choices. One of their friends may make a dangerous move such as running a stop sign, but it doesn't mean they have to do it, too. This is one of the most important lessons in teaching bicycle safety as children have a tendency to follow the crowd.
Handling Driveways
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Inform the child that they must stop and look both ways before riding into the street.
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Stress the importance of waiting for cars to pass.
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Have the child proceed into the street when safe.
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Tips & Warnings
If your neighborhood has sidewalks, then teach your child to ride on them when possible.
Be sure to maintain a positive and encouraging attitude when teaching bicycle safety to children.
