bicycling is a lot of fun good exercise then to find means of transportation however you must know the rules of safe riding and obey them or you will find a very dangerous sport a bicycle safety manual may be obtained from either your local safety council or police department it tells of all the things you should know about bike riding study it carefully it could save your life for the safest riding the seat should be adjusted so that with your feet on the pedals your knee will have a slight bend handlebars should be just slightly wider than your shoulders for the best control of your bike under all conditions when they are too wide and emergency sharp turn would be impossible handgrips should occasionally be checked for tight that's all the front wheel between your knees and pull the handlebars from side to side and up and down to be sure it is firmly attac if it is loose tighten it by using a wrench on the adjustment  be sure the foot pedals are in good condition and boil them occasionally never ride a bike with pedals in this condition your foot can very easily slip off causing a spill lubrication on a bicycle is just as important as on an automobile the only points where you should put a few drops of oil are the pedals the brake and the chain the axles and steering assembly are packed in greece and should be repacked once a year by a qualified person for easier and safer riding tires should be inflated to the recommended pressure if your brakes are operating correctly they will lots of wail and skid the tire even under perfect conditions you can stop on a dime it takes time to react to an emergency and stop the time it takes you to see danger and start applying the brake is called reaction time at dish no time and distance is used in breaking you should have a warning device on your bike either a bell or a horn it's a requirement in most places now if your bike is properly licensed will go out and have our first lesson in safe riding even a short trip to the store for mom can be dangerous if you don't keep your mind on your riding always stop and look up and down before riding out onto the street approach all intersections cautiously when slowing down or stopping all your left or proceeding crossing intersections controlled by signals is very hazardous play if you are making a left turn the safest way is to this mt wait for the signal and then walk your bike across in the pedestrian lane when have reached the opposite side again wait for the signal before crossing when turning in traffic always give the correct arms that know for a right turn hold your left arm out with your forearm straight up a left turn signal is given by holding your left arm straight out always give your signal is in plenty of time so that anyone following will know your intentions when passing a slow moving car first make sure their way is clear and then give a left turn signal and pass to the left never pass to the right the car may suddenly turn into a driveway or around a corner many children have been injured or killed always be on the alert for the unexpected ride on the right side of the street but allow enough clearance to avoid an opened door and automobile is not as maneuverable as a bike so don't swerve in and out of traffic follow a straight line and avoid being run down be extremely careful when passing park cars it is difficult for the motorist to always see you especially when he is parked diagonally park your bike as near the curb as possible if you don't have a stand lean it up against a tree or a post where it will be out of the way never lay your a bike down where it will block the way or where someone may fall over it it is but less as well as dangerous don't carry bundles in your arms when riding provide yourself with a basket or a rack so that your hands are free to signal and to control your bike sidewalk zones however you have the warning when approaching anyone the person is on the sidewalk   riding two on a bike is double trouble your vision and your way operate control or balance yourself with the necessary efficiency for safe travel in the spokes wrecking the whale or the pedal make you don't ride your bike on the school grounds you may injure some of the other children at play and above all never be a show off it doesn't pay bicycle riding at night is extremely hazardous if you are wearing dark clothing it is almost impossible for a motor always wear light colored clothing drivers then will be better able to see you are coat of white enamel will make your bike stand out clearly against a dark background passionate on the average bike do not stand out enough for quick identification even though your bike made the headlights and reflectors don't depend on the other fellow's seeing you be extremely cautious at night remember take care of your bike so that when an emergency arises it can take care of you traffic signs and traffic regulations are really safety devices and safety rules and should be carefully obey for your own protection give the proper arm signals when stopping or turning always be alert especially when entering the street or at intersections an automobile can stop on a dime either don't be a clown or show off on your bike you are inviting injury or death