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What does the pilot of a helicopter the motorcycle rider in the bicycle rider have
in common. Well the answer is quite simple. They have two main responsibility.
First they must make certain
that their machines aren't perfect mechanical condition at all times
the bicycle is about one hundred fifty years old today.
It's ancestor the hobby horse was propelled by kicking the ground with both feet.
Let's see what are some of the things
that you can do to keep your bicycle in good repair adjust the saddle correctly
and position the handlebars to fit your
size and make sure that the stem is far enough down in the fourth for safety
and there's tightened security replace one handlebar grips
and cement them on firmly those grips may cause you to take a nose dive.
Be sure that your horn or Bell works properly and
that it can be heard for at least one hundred feet.
If you do any riding at night your bicycle must have a white headlight visible at
least five hundred feet ahead in the dark.
As a red reflector on the rear which should always be kept plain red reflective
tape is also an added safety measure mechanical failure can cause serious acts.
Didn't a weak link in the chain may cause a bad spill.
One of the most important things to track is your brake whether it is a hand brake
or a coaster brake always make sure it is properly adjusted good pedals are
important for control over your bicycle.
Lubricate and tighten pedal bearings and spindle
and replace worn treads which may cause your foot to slip off the pedal in an
emergency. Your trainers your power transmission.
Keep it clean by washing it with kerosene.
Oil The let me quickly and keep it at the right tension not too tight.
Just enough to keep from jumping off the sprockets slipping chain can easily cause
injury to the rider be sure all the spokes of the wheels are tight
and replace broken ones at once missing
or loose spokes can cause damage to the rim and be dangerous.
Check to see that your wheels are properly lined up between the forks so
that the tires and rims do not rub.
Always keep your tires inflated with the correct air pressure and see
that they are not worn beyond safety.
Remember a well kept bicycle is a safe bicycle.
The second thing common to the motorcycle rider on the bicycle rider is
that they should know the safety rules and traffic laws
that must be followed before riding on the streets
police officers go to school to learn how to ride their motorcycles.
Just like the police officers learn to be expert motorcycle riders in a special
training area. So should you learn to ride your bicycle in a safe spot.
Away from traffic after you have learned the bicycle rules
when you begin to ride your bicycle ride slowly until you become used to it
and your muscles are limbered up to be a good rider it is important
that you know the correct riding position
with the pedal in its down position your leg should be slightly bent
when the ball of your foot is placed on the tread that is the right way to pedal
and it makes riding your bike easier and safer.
Be sure to pedal even a rhythm is what counts.
You should lanes slightly forward
when you grab the handlebars keep your shoulders steady and don't waffle
and keep your knees in parallel to the frame.
Before you ride your bicycle learn the traffic laws and regulations
and know how to obey them at all times.
In general the rules for the bike rider are the same as for the motorist in the
same way
that the motorist must give arm signals for turning so must the bicycle rider.
All I'm sick notes are given with a left arm for a right turn the arm is bent
pointing straight up a left turn must be made with extreme caution always watching
for traffic give your arm signal well in advance for a left turn the arm is held.
Straight out from the shoulder.
Remember always to drive with both hands on the handlebars except
when you are giving your arm signal if it is necessary for you to ride in heavy
traffic
and you wish to make a left turn at a busy intersection stop get off your bike
and wait for a new green light
look to the left to the right
and to the rear before walking your bicycle across the street
and wait there to cross to the left.
Side again with the green light the proper arm signal for slowing down
or stopping as the left arm pointed down.
Always stop
when you see this sign.
When you're right on the street with friends stand single file keep to the right
and avoid riding on the sidewalk stay a safe following distance behind all the a
cause. The expert bike rider doesn't speed show off
or hitch ride ride alone on your bike carrying other riders going to be dangerous.
Give the Destin's the right away that is both safe and courteous
and yield to automobiles crossing your path
when you carried books help with the shopping
or running errands use a luggage rack
or a carrying basket for packages making sure to place them in such a way
that they do not obstruct your view
or make riding difficult
when you come out of an alley
or private driveway onto the street always slow down
and stop completely before going on.
If there are cars parked on the street on which you are riding always watch for a
car doors being suddenly open or automobiles pulling out into traffic.
Sometimes the road PRESENTS special hazards.
And you must ride extra carefully when the street is wet.
For example it may be slippery
and unless you are cautious you may go into a skid cross street car tracks with
caution and at an angle so as not to catch your wheels in the right.
This is where the police department keeps the bicycles that are lost.
But there is an easy way for you to keep your bicycle from ending up here should it
ever be lost or stolen in most cities you can license
and register your bicycle just like the licensing of an automobile
and a police officer will tell you how.
A license is cheap insurance and it helps the police to find and return lost
and stolen bicycles.
If you can't license your bicycle in your city take down the frame serial number of
your bike
and keep it in a safe place
and when you leave your bicycle parked anywhere.
Be sure you have a lock on it
always park your bicycle in a safe place never leave it in a driveway
or you may not be able to enjoy your bicycle fall on
a good bike rider is easy to recognize he make sure his bicycle as always in
perfect mechanical condition he learns how to ride
and knows all the bicycle rules and traffic laws before riding on the streets.
He rides on the right side of the street and doesn't speed stunt
or take full strength.
He shows extra care and traffic especially a busy intersections.
He is considerate of pedestrians and he always locks his bicycle.
Keep in mind what you have learned here with the motorcycle officer about bicycling
try to reflect credit upon yourself your parents your school and your community.
Remember the bicycle rider of today is the automobile driver of tomorrow.