Junior Road Safety Scheme

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junior road safety scheme safe cycling Cycling Cycling is great fun and one of the best forms of exercise. It is also a cheap, reliable and convenient way of travelling. The enclosed leaflets give useful information on safer cycling that you can develop and display on your notice board. On road cycling skills This course aims to provide young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to help them keep themselves as safe as possible when riding on the road. For more information on cycle training courses please contact the Road Safety Team on 01803 207671. We need parent volunteers to help with cycle training for a couple of hours a week. It would be a good idea for you to make posters advertising for volunteers for your school. There are a variety of leaflets available for this campaign. Please see samples at the end of this section.  Reme m keep a ber record of all the w you d ork o. Information Choosing the right helmet Wearing a cycle helmet reduces the risk of head injuries. The helmet must fit properly; always try on a helmet before you buy it. It should fit snugly around the head. Helmets have detachable pads and straps or adjustable sections to help fit the size of your head. Only buy a helmet that meets one of these standards: SNELL B.90 or B.95,ANSI Z 90.4,AS 2063, BS EN1078 Check that it fits! Make sure the helmet fits comfortably and securely and that the straps are easy to fasten and adjust. The helmet must not obstruct your vision or cover your ears Remember - be careful when riding your bicycle. Look all around for traffic and wear bright clothing. Information  Assembly plan - safe cycling We need to get all pupils to think about the way that they cycle especially during the summer months. You now know about choosing the correct helmet and to have cycle training before riding on the road. What should you say in your school assembly? What will you need to get across: l How to check bicycles and how often you should check them (every time you use it) l How to cycle sensibly l Always wear a cycle helmet l Don’t forget to mention the competition. On the next page there is a script that you could use if you cannot think of anything to say. You could just use the script as a guide and develop your own ideas. I must remember to SMILE!!  Assembly plan trate on concen e are going to w rm te r e m sum re now in the ling: gs about cyc Hello, as we a in th d o o g y n are ma cycling. There fit nd keeps you l It gets a llution l It reduces po l It is cheap an d reliable. le before you k your bicyc mber to chec reme cle, you must y c u o y n e h W check: riding. Always l Brakes l Handlebars l Tyres l Wheels/ Spok l Saddle l Chain l Pedals l Frame l Forks l Reflectors es Bell e. It riding your bik re a u o y n e h w lmet ad! your cycle he rotect your he Always wear p ill w it t u b t acciden you having an start l Assembly plan will not stop  Activities Cycling Questions (answers at the bottom of the page) 1. What does the law say about riding your bike on the pavement? 2. If you need to carry something while cycling what should you use? Name four items 3. What shape of road sign is an “order” sign? 4. Why shouldn’t you wear a personal stereo while cycling? 5. To make sure that other road users can see you, what material should you wear in daylight and at dusk? 6. What shape of road sign is a “warning” sign? 7. Name four things you should check on your bicycle before you use it. 8. What shape of road sign is an “information” sign? 9. When cycling, what should you do before turning right or left, overtaking or stopping? 10. To ensure that other road users can see you, what type of material should you wear or carry at night? Answers for cycling questions: 1.You must not, unless there is a sign allowing you to do so 2. Bike bag, panniers, basket, rucksack 3. Circular 4.You cannot hear the traffic 5. Fluorescent 6.Triangle 7. Brakes, tyres, chain, rear reflector, lights 8. Rectangular 9. Look behind; make sure it is safe and signal 10. Reflective  Activities Design a bike of the future The Government are encouraging people to walk and cycle instead of riding in cars. Bicycles are likely to change drastically within the next few years. Design a bicycle of the future. What extras would be on the bike? Take your time to do this. Return your entry to the Junior Road Safety Officers. The winning entry will get a prize! Draw your idea below. Activities  5188/0807 This document can be made available in other languages, on tape, in Braille and in other formats. For more information please contact 01803 207678.