Bike Safe. Bike Smart.

Spotted! A student not demonstrating any Bike Safe behaviours! What do we think might happen next? 

*Disclaimer: No Year 7s were harmed in the making of this video

Can you spot the biggest mistakes made in our video? 

To help you out, we have listed some key Bike Safe + Smart habits below to make sure we are all being good examples to one another and demonstrating safety whenever possible.

Wear a Helmet

Bicycle helmets have proven effective in protecting child cyclists againsthead, brain and facial injuries. Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 60 to 90%.

By following one simple rule to wear a helmet, our student will be able to protect himself from serious injury and danger the next time he rides his bike!

Is There Anyone Who Doesn't Require A Helmet?

You may be exempt from wearing a helmet if your religious headdress means a helmet won’t sit correctly on your head.

You may also be exempt for medical reasons. 

If so, you must carry a medical certificate from your doctor when you ride to show police officers or school staff if requested. 

Relevant medical conditions may include:

• severe skin conditions
• hearing aids or bionic ears
• a head injury that may be more painful while wearing a helmet

Be Aware Of Your Surroundings

If you ride to school, make sure you have knowledge about roads, signs, traffic, and how and where to cross the road safely. 

You are required to give way to pedestrians and to wheel bicycles over pedestrian and children’s crossings - which includes coming into and leaving school grounds. 

Riding bikes through the school grounds poses a major risk to the safety of others - please be responsible and respectful to our community!

The most important ways to guarantee the safety of those that ride bikes, aswell as the safety of other students and families around us, are to:

• Make sure we follow all rules and road signs, such as stop signs and crossings.
• Be watchful of where we are riding and always look ahead at where we are going to avoid hitting pedestrians walking along the footpath or cars that have stopped. 
• Avoid distractions like wearing headphones, listening to music or looking at electronics such as phones or ipads whilst riding. Avoid hanging anything from the handlebars, as it can affect balance. Pack items securely in a backpack or basket.
• Be alert and pay attention to vehicles. Watch for side doors opening or drivers not paying attention to you. Always stop at intersections and look both ways before proceeding.
• Follow traffic direction to avoid confusion or collision with your surroundings. Ride in a straight, single-file line and avoid sudden swerving or changes in speed.
• Identify hazards by paying attention to traffic, driveways, and parked cars, and look over your shoulder before changing lanes or turning.

Thankyou to Class 7I for putting together this fantastic and important reminder for us all!