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Parents need to closely watch children to prevent them fom riding out onto the street from the sidewalk.
Safety tips for parents and children
Teach your child how to:
- Control speed and turn safely
- Avoid riding where there are pedestrians and vehicles
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Make sure children wear the safety equipment including:
- A certified bike helmet
- Elbow and knee pads
- Closed, slip resistant shoes
Do a safety check of the scooter:
- Is your child's scooter the right size for their body and matched according to their skill level?
- Are the handlebars the right height? Children should be able to hold the handlebars without leaning forward.
- Are the brakes in good working order?
- Help children check that the wheels are securely tightened, clear of debris/grass and not worn down.
- Replace worn out wheels.
Make sure your child uses a scooter safely:
- Ride scooters away from traffic, in safe places like parks and school yards, where allowed.
- Avoid wearing headphones or using cell phones while riding a scooter.
- Watch for cars entering or leaving driveways or lanes.
- Always walk scooters across the street intersections and cross walks, instead of riding.
- Ride on smooth, dry, or paved surfaces.
- Be a good role model - wear a helmet and safety gear when you ride. Children copy what adults do.
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