Print out a sheet of road rules specific to bikes. One way that children learn is by watching what other people do. Through examples that you provide, you can help your child develop safe behaviours and responsible attitudes to bicycle safety. As part of the Bike Ed program you child will learn what to look for when doing a bicycle safety check. Like all machinery, bicycles need regular maintenance, and most bicycle shops offer advice, servicing and repairs.
Helmets help to protect cyclists from head injuries and save lives.
Except in the Northern Territory, it is compulsory to wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle. There are fines for not wearing a helmet. As part of the Bike Ed program your child will have their bicycle helmet checked and will be shown how to correctly adjust and wear it. It is important that everyone wears a helmet when cycling both on and off roads. Your child will follow your example.