The Thrill Of Biking Comes With Its Own Set Of Rules
The day a kid learns to ride a bike, they automatically gain a little bit of freedom. From then on, they're able to feel the wind in their hair and get to places much more quickly than walking.
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Riding a bike isn't just hopping on and pedaling around; there's a lot of responsibility that goes along with it. Not only do you have a bike that you'll need to take care of so that it's in good shape when you're ready to go, but there are also rules involved with riding a bike.
Since the weather has been pleasant lately, I've seen lots of kids riding their bikes around town, which is fantastic. I was driving around this weekend, and saw a couple of kids nearly get hit because they pulled out in front of a truck. Luckily, the truck's driver saw them, or it could've been a horrible situation. No one got hurt, but I bet the kid's heart was racing; I know mine was.
I could tell that their parents had a safety talk with them, because they were wearing their helmets. The two boys were riding on the street with the flow of traffic, as you're supposed to, but they didn't use hand signals to alert drivers of their intentions of turning.
Casper has a whole section of its municipal code dedicated to bicycle and other wheeled device safety.
10.64.060 Obedience to traffic rules required.
Every person riding or propelling a bicycle or e-scooter upon any street or other public highway in the city shall observe all traffic rules and regulations applicable thereto, and shall turn only at intersections, signal for all turns, ride at the right-hand side of the street or highway, pass to the left when passing overtaken vehicles and individuals that are slower moving and shall pass vehicles to the right when meeting. The maximum speed for a dockless scooter is fifteen miles per hour.
Rules like these are not put in place to take away fun, but to ensure the safety of those on the bikes and those around them. There are three basic signals everyone needs to know, not just for riding, but for understanding what the rider is doing.
Hand Signals You Need To Know When Riding On The Streets
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