Bike Education and Safety Resources
Links to information about bicycle safety and safe riding techniques:
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
- Bicycle Helmet Laws In The US – The Complete List
- BicycleSafe.Com - How Not to Get Hit by Cars
- Parts Geek Guide to Bicycle Safety
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
- NHTSA Bicycle Safety
- League of American Cyclists Smart Cycling
- Walk & Bike to School
- Safe Routes To School
- Bike Bus World
- BikeTexas Safe Routes to School Resources
- NCTCOG Safety & Education
- Walking School Bus - Also works with bicycles
- Young Car Driver - How to treat cyclists on the road
Tips for Riding in the Dark
- Dress brightly: Wear reflective materials and/or bright-colored attire (high visibility helmet, jacket, shoes, and gloves are all items you can buy at your local bike shop). Reflective tape or stickers for your bicycle and gear are also a great investment.
- Illuminate your ride: Use a white headlight and a rear red tail light when riding in the dark. Try rechargeable batteries and keep your bike lights charged.
- Assume drivers don’t see you: Err on the side of caution and don’t assume that a driver can see you, even when you have the right of way. Give traffic an extra look before crossing at intersections.
Know Your Hand Signals
