At busy intersections, get off your bike and walk across the road. Hines also advises parents to be firm with their children about helmets, which state law mandates must be worn by kids younger than 18. In her analysis of the Los Angeles County accidents, Hines has concluded that none of the four would have been seriously injured if they had been wearing helmets. Purchase a helmet that has a sticker inside certifying that it meets the standards of the Snell Memorial Foundation or the American National Standards Institute. To ensure your child's cooperation, let the child help pick out the helmet.
Young bicyclists can prevent accidents by following a few simple rules, a transportation group says.
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