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BICYCLE SAFETY

Having to obey rules and regulations when riding a (1) ______________ is one of the first experiences children have of the idea of obeying the law. However, a large (2) ______________ of children are left to learn the rules by trial and error, instead of being guided by experienced adults. Every year, hundreds of children visit the doctor or the hospital casualty department after crashing on their bikes. This could (3) ______________ easily prevented by teaching them the basics of bicycle safety. Ideally, children should be allowed to (4) ___________ only in safe places, such as parks and cycle tracks. When this is not possible, and they are permitted to go on the road, it is important to teach (5) _____________ some basic safety principles.

First, they ought to learn and obey the rules of the road, (6) ______________ include traffic signs, signals and road markings. (7) ______________, they should always wear a helmet. Studies have shown that wearing bicycle helmets can reduce head injuries by (8) ______________ to 85 percent. In many places, helmets are required (9) ______________ law, particularly for children. Finally, children (10) ______________ be made to understand the importance of riding in areas that are brightly lit and of wearing clothes that make them clearly visible on the road.