Persuasive Speech On Road Safety

Whether you ride your bicycle pretty much everywhere or you are simply a casual bicyclist, safety should be a top priority. There are several things you can do to be a safer bicyclist or to continue being a safe bicyclist.

Route Safety Tips
When picking a route, one of your top priorities should be your safety. While Minnesota law does permit bicyclists to ride on the sidewalk, it is generally best to stick to roads and trails. Motorists pulling out of their driveways may not see you, resulting in an accident. If you do decide to ride on the sidewalk, make sure that it is permitted in the area. You should also yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal when passing a pedestrian.

Unfortunately, if you are riding your bike to work or otherwise using it as a form of transportation, you might have limited choices when it comes to your route. When you can pick your route, in general, wider roads, especially those with bike lanes, are going to be the safest. On narrower roads, you may be able to

When your child is first learning to ride a bike, be sure to stick to a road where you are unlikely to encounter much traffic. For some people, this may mean learning to ride a bike in their own neighborhood and only riding around their own neighborhood in the beginning. If you live on a busier road, find another location where you can teach your child to ride a bike. Empty parking lots are a good option since it gives your child plenty of room to develop bike-riding skills. As your child becomes more comfortable riding a bike, slowly begin venturing out together on the road. Point out road hazards or other potential dangers and let your child know how you would handle the situation. You may even want to ask your child to point out potential hazards and explain how they think you should handle the hazard. This will help your child prepare for riding on their own or with