SAFE CYCLING. SAFE ROADS. SAVE KIDS LIVES. Parachute’s Safe Kids Week May 4 - 10, 2015 Ride Together! parachutecanada.org/safekidsweek facebook.com/parachutecanada @parachutecanada #safekidsweek #savekidslives Ride Together! Be safe this summer and all year long. ! ✦ Protect Your Head, Wear a Helmet. Head injuries are the No. 1 cause of serious injury and death to kids on bicycles. A head injury can permanently change the way a child walks, talks, plays and thinks. A properly fitted and correctly worn bike helmet can make a dramatic difference, cutting the risk of serious head injury by up to 80 per cent. ✦ Check Your Ride. For kids and families, a fun, safe cycling experience starts with a properly equipped bicycle. Ensure bikes are adjusted to the recommended height for the rider. Be sure to inflate tires and always check brakes are working properly. ✦ Be Prepared. Get trained in bicycle safety and rules of the road. Use appropriate hand signals and respect traffic signals, stopping at all stop signs and stoplights. ✦ Pick Family Friendly Routes. Protect young riders by using designated areas for riding when available. These areas — often governed by bylaws — are in place for your safety as well as others such as pedestrians. ✦ Be A Role Model. Kids learn from watching you, so it’s extra important for parents to model safe cycling and road safety behaviours. Help create a lifetime of good habits. parachutecanada.org