A child's field of vision is a third less than an adult's. Make sure brakes work properly The rear tire should skid while pushing the bike forward if your child has foot brakes. Make sure your child's hands are strong enough before your child gets a bike with hand brakes. Children can be hard on their bikes, so have your children's equipment checked at a bike shop at least once a year. Remove the extension levers as they won't stop the bike in an emergency.
Helmets save lives.
Wear a helmet when you ride. The helmet should cover the forehead and be parallel with the ground. Enter the street with caution. Many crashes are caused by children who forget to look for traffic before entering the street. Few kids understand how parked cars limit their visibility.