Bicycles are vehicles, and as such are unfortunately involved in many accidents. In most accidents, the rider loses control of the bike because of inexperience, carelessness, unforeseen obstacles, or problems with the bike itself.
Most fatal accidents occur at or near an intersection.
With a few simple precautions, injuries can be prevented or minimized. Here are a few to keep in mind. An oversized bike is an unsafe bike. The child should be able to sit on the bike and place both feet on the ground. When the child is sitting on the saddle, the foot should comfortably reach and manipulate the pedal in the down position.