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  • CHILDREN GIGGLE

  • KIDS: Let's Go Biking!

  • SYDNEI: Bicycling Basics

  • TY: Now that you're ready to ride,

  • TY: it's time for you to learn

  • TY: the Bicycling Basics.

  • SYDNEI: If you know the basic actions and behaviors,

  • SYDNEI: it will make you a better and safer rider.

  • TY: That way

  • TY: you can go out and have fun

  • TY: and get the other benefits of riding a bicycle.

  • SEAN: Hey Dad, this is fun.

  • DREW: I wish we could do this every day.

  • NOELIA: Thanks for coming along.

  • CYRANI: How did we do?

  • GRANDMA: You guys did great.

  • SYDNEi: Riding a bike is a great way

  • SYDNEI: to learn how to move in traffic

  • SYDNEI: so you'll be ready when you learn to drive a car.

  • TY: So let's get started with

  • TY: the first Bicycling Basic:

  • TY: Hand Signals.

  • SYDNEI: When you are bicycling,

  • SYDNEI: you use hand signals

  • SYDNEI: to let other drivers

  • SYDNEI: know what your next move is,

  • SYDNEI: just like turn signals

  • SYDNEI: and brake lights on cars do.

  • SYDNEI: You should use a hand signal

  • SYDNEI: any time you are about to

  • SYDNEI: move left, move right, turn, or stop.

  • SYDNEI: Let's see what those hand signals should look like.

  • TY: Before you make a left turn,

  • TY: take a quick look back for traffic

  • TY: and put your left arm out straight.

  • SYDNEI: Before you make a right turn,

  • SYDNEI: put your left arm out

  • SYDNEI: with your hand up at a 90-degree angle.

  • TY: Before you slow down or stop,

  • TY: put your left arm out

  • TY: with your hand down.

  • SYDNEI: You should also use these hand signals

  • SYDNEI: when moving to avoid an obstacle

  • SYDNEI: to let others know that you are going to

  • SYDNEI:change your line of travel.

  • TY: Do you know all of the hand signals?

  • KIDS: Yes!

  • BRANDON: Left turn!

  • CYRANI: Right turn!

  • SEAN: Stop!

  • SYDNEI: Let's practice.

  • SYDNEI: See if you can give

  • SYDNEI: the correct signals

  • SYDNEI: for the following situations.

  • SYDNEI: Here's the first one.

  • SEAN: Let's see,

  • SEAN: I need to make a right turn at this street.

  • SEAN: I put my left arm out

  • SEAN: with my hand up at a 90-degree angle

  • SEAN: before I make a right turn.

  • TY: Good. Let's try another one.

  • DREW: There's something blocking the road.

  • DREW: I'm going to have to move to the left to miss it.

  • DREW: I take a quick look back for traffic

  • DREW: and then put my left arm out straight

  • DREW: before I shift to the left.

  • SYDNEI: I think you're getting the hang of this.

  • SYDNEI: What about this one?

  • ELLIE: Looks like I've got to stop up ahead.

  • ELLIE: I put my left arm out with my hand down

  • ELLIE: before I slow down and stop.

  • TY: Great. Okay, last one!

  • BRANDON: There's the entrance to the greenway on the left.

  • BRANDON: I need to make a left turn.

  • BRANDON: I take a quick look back for traffic

  • BRANDON: and then put my left arm out straight

  • BRANDON: before I turn left into the greenway.

  • SYDNEI: Great job on those hand signals.

  • SYDNEI: The next Bicycling Basic

  • SYDNEI: is to Avoid Risky Behaviors.

  • TY: There are a lot of things that we do

  • TY: that may seem like a good idea at the time

  • TY: but can end up in getting us into serious trouble.

  • TY: When you know what can go wrong,

  • TY: you can Avoid Risky Behaviors

  • TY: and you're more likely to keep

  • TY: bad things from happening to you.

  • TY: Let's take a look

  • TY: at some of the risky behaviors

  • TY: you should NOT do.

  • SYDNEI: Do not carry things in your hand,

  • SYDNEI: or loop them over the handlebars.

  • SYDNEI: That makes it hard to control your bike

  • SYDNEI: and to use hand signals.

  • SYDNEI: So where should you carry things?

  • CYRANI: I carry things in my backpack or basket.

  • CYRANI: That works a lot better!

  • TY: It might look like fun to ride double,

  • TY: but it changes the way a bicycle handles,

  • TY: puts weight where it doesn't belong,

  • TY: and makes it harder to steer

  • TY: and use the brakes.

  • TY: What should you do if you have 2 people and one bike?

  • BRANDON: We should both walk and push the bike.

  • BRANDON: I think we just avoided a big disaster!

  • SYDNEI: Here's a risky behavior

  • SYDNEI: you should already know

  • SYDNEI: from the Rules of the Road.

  • SYDNEI: Do not ride against traffic.

  • SYDNEI: It's very risky to ride against traffic

  • SYDNEI: because drivers do not expect

  • SYDNEI: to have traffic coming at them on their right.

  • SYDNEI: If you ride against traffic,

  • SYDNEI: you risk getting into a crash

  • SYDNEI: with another vehicle

  • SYDNEI: when the driver doesn't realize you're there

  • SYDNEI: and turns into you or crosses your path..

  • SYDNEI: So where should you

  • SYDNEI: ride your bike on the road?

  • ELLIE: I always ride with traffic

  • ELLIE: when bicycling on the road.

  • ELLIE: It's much safer to ride with traffic!

  • TY: Never ignore a traffic light

  • TY: or stop sign.

  • TY: Many crashes between cars and bikes happen

  • TY: because the bicyclist didn't stop.

  • TY: Car drivers can lose respect for bicyclists

  • TY: when some of them don't follow the

  • TY: Rules of the Road.

  • TY: What should you do

  • TY: when you see traffic light or stop sign?

  • SEAN: I always stop at stop signs

  • SEAN: and red traffic lights.

  • SEAN: It just makes sense!

  • SYDNEI: Avoid riding at night.

  • SYDNEI: Riding a bicycle at night

  • SYDNEI: can be dangerous

  • SYDNEI: even with the proper headlights

  • SYDNEI: and taillights.

  • SYDNEI: It is very difficult for drivers

  • SYDNEI: to see bicyclists at night.

  • SYDNEI: What should you do if it gets dark?

  • NOELIA: At night I call for a ride,

  • NOELIA: or walk my bicycle home.

  • NOELIA: Better safe than sorry!

  • TY: Don't ride in the rain if you don't have to!

  • TY: Riding in the rain can be risky,

  • TY: so you if do ride in the rain,

  • TY: you need to be extra careful.

  • TY: Rain can make the road slippery

  • TY: and make it harder for you to turn and stop.

  • TY: What should you do if it starts to rain?

  • BRANDON: I ride slowly.

  • BRANDON: When stopping, I start slowing down

  • BRANDON: earlier to give myself extra time

  • BRANDON: to come to a full stop.

  • BRANDON: If it's not safe to ride,

  • BRANDON: I walk with my bike

  • BRANDON: or find a place to wait

  • BRANDON: until it stops raining.

  • BRANDON: Wet means wait!

  • SYDNEI: Now you know the

  • SYDNEI: Risky Behaviors you should avoid.

  • SYDNEI: But even if you do everything right,

  • SYDNEI: something can still happen

  • SYDNEI: that you're not expecting.

  • TY: How you look for

  • TY: and react to these unexpected hazards

  • TY: can make all the difference between

  • TY: being safe and getting into trouble.

  • SYDNEI: To help you Stay Out of Trouble while bicycling

  • SYDNEI: follow these three simple steps:

  • KIDS: Scan for danger!

  • KIDS: Plan your move!

  • KIDS: Do It!

  • SYDNEI: Let's look at each step

  • SYDNEI: to see you what you should do.

  • KIDS: Scan For Danger!

  • TY: When you're riding,

  • TY: you should always be looking ahead

  • TY: for any possible danger.

  • TY: Is there something blocking your view?

  • TY: Is there a danger on or near the road?

  • TY: Are there railroad tracks ahead?

  • TY: When you see something,

  • TY: you decide if it is a hazard or problem.

  • KIDS: Plan Your Move!

  • SYDNEI: Next, you plan what you are going to do

  • SYDNEI: to avoid the hazard.

  • KIDS: Do It!

  • TY: Then you do what you planned.

  • SYDNEI: Three simple steps to remember.

  • SYDNEI: So what are some of the hazards or problems

  • SYDNEI: you might see when you're riding?

  • SYDNEI: Let's take a look.

  • TY: You may find that something is

  • TY: blocking your view as you ride,

  • TY: try to make a turn

  • TY: or enter the road.

  • TY: Bushes, trees, parked cars or other obstacles

  • TY: can sometimes block the view for a bicyclist.

  • SYDNEI: You also need to look ahead at the road

  • SYDNEI: for hazards that may be there.

  • SYDNEI: Potholes, fallen branches, broken glass,

  • SYDNEI: and even sand or leaves in the road

  • SYDNEI: can cause you to fall,

  • SYDNEI: damage your bicycle's wheel,

  • SYDNEI: or give you a flat tire.

  • TY: You should also scan

  • TY: the sides of the road

  • TY: for animals, cars and pedestrians

  • TY: that may unexpectedly enter the street

  • TY: in front of you.

  • SYDNEI: Bicyclists need to be very careful

  • SYDNEI: when crossing railroad tracks.

  • SYDNEI: Railroad crossing signs alert you

  • SYDNEI: that the road crosses railroad tracks.

  • SYDNEI: You should always watch and listen for a train

  • SYDNEI: and when you cross the tracks,

  • SYDNEI: you should always cross

  • SYDNEI: with your wheels at a

  • SYDNEI: right angle to the tracks.

  • SYDNEI: If you don't,

  • SYDNEI: your wheels might slip on the rail

  • SYDNEI: or get caught in the space

  • SYDNEI: between the rail and the pavement.

  • SYDNEI: Some crossings have gates

  • SYDNEI: or flashing red lights.

  • SYDNEI: Never go around a lowered gate

  • SYDNEI: and always stop for an approaching train.

  • TRAIN WHISTLE

  • TY: Now it's your turn to figure out

  • TY: what you would do in these situations.

  • TY: See if you can Stay Out of Trouble

  • TY: like the bicyclist.

  • NOELIA: These tall bushes make it

  • NOELIA: hard for me to see around the corner.

  • NOELIA: That could be a problem.

  • NOELIA: What should I do?

  • NOELIA: I'm going to move forward

  • NOELIA: until I can see around the corner.

  • NOELIA: I go when I can see clearly

  • NOELIA: that no traffic is coming.

  • NOELIA: All clear!

  • NOELIA: That's how I Stay Out of Trouble!

  • SYDNEI: What would you do in this situation?

  • BRANDON: Is that something on the road down there?

  • BRANDON: It looks like broken glass.

  • BRANDON: That could cause a crash or cut my tires.

  • BRANDON: What should I do?

  • BRANDON: I'm going to check for traffic

  • BRANDON: then signal and move to the left

  • BRANDON: to avoid the broken glass.

  • BRANDON: That's how I Stay Out of Trouble!

  • TY: What you would do in this situation?

  • DREW: That dog over there is loose.

  • DREW: It might run out and chase me.

  • DREW: What should I do?

  • DREW: If the dog runs out, I'll yell at it.

  • DREW: If it chases me, I'll keep my bike

  • DREW: between me and the dog.

  • DREW: Okay, he didn't run out.

  • DREW: I can keep going.

  • DREW: That's how I Stay Out of Trouble!

  • SYDNEI: What would you do here?

  • SEAN: Hey, there's a railroad crossing sign

  • SEAN: and there are the train tracks.

  • SEAN: I need to be careful

  • SEAN: because there could be a train coming.

  • SEAN: What should I do?

  • SEAN: I'm going to approach slowly

  • SEAN: as I look and listen for a train

  • SEAN: and cross the tracks at a right angle.

  • SEAN: That's how I Stay Out of Trouble!

  • TY: Great Job!

  • TY: Now, the last Bicycling Basic

  • TY: is to learn how to

  • TY: Safely React to Others.

  • SYDNEI: When you're riding your bike

  • SYDNEI: you should anticipate

  • SYDNEI: what other people on the road

  • SYDNEI: are going to do.

  • SYDNEI: Drivers and other bicyclists using the road

  • SYDNEI: will use signals to let you know

  • SYDNEI: what they are about to do.

  • SYDNEI: You need to understand

  • SYDNEI: what these signals mean,

  • SYDNEI: so you can Safely React to Others.

  • TY: Let's take a look at some of the signals

  • TY: other vehicles may give you

  • TY: and safe ways to react to them.

  • SYDNEI: This is a right turn signal.

  • SYDNEI: When you see a right turn signal,

  • SYDNEI: you can anticipate that a driver is

  • SYDNEI: about to make a right turn.

  • SYDNEI: How should you react?

  • SYDNEI: When you see a right turn signal,

  • SYDNEI: you should stay well behind

  • SYDNEI: or to the left of a vehicle

  • SYDNEI: that is turning right.

  • SYDNEI: Do not pass on the right.

  • SYDNEI: Do not ride in a driver's blind spot.

  • TY: This is a left turn signal.

  • TY: When you see a left turn signal

  • TY: on a vehicle in front of you,

  • TY: you can anticipate that a driver is

  • TY: about to make a left turn.

  • TY: How should you react?

  • TY: When you see a left turn signal

  • TY: on a vehicle in front of you,

  • TY: you should stay well behind or

  • TY: to the right of a vehicle

  • TY: that is turning left.

  • TY: Do not pass on the left.

  • TY: Do not ride in a driver's blind spot.

  • SYDNEI: What if you see a left turn signal

  • SYDNEI: on a vehicle that is approaching you?

  • SYDNEI: How should you react?

  • SYDNEI: If you see a left turn signal

  • SYDNEI: on a vehicle that is approaching you,

  • SYDNEI: make sure that you are visible

  • SYDNEI: to the car turning left

  • SYDNEI: by staying well behind any cars

  • SYDNEI: in front of you.

  • SYDNEI: If you're close behind other vehicles,

  • SYDNEI: it makes you hard to see.

  • SYDNEI: Even if you have the right of way,

  • SYDNEI: slow down and be prepared to stop

  • SYDNEI: if the car starts to turn left

  • SYDNEI: in front of you.

  • TY: These are brake lights.

  • TY: If you see bright red lights

  • TY: on the back of a vehicle,

  • TY: that means it is slowing down

  • TY: and possibly stopping.

  • TY: How should you react?

  • TY: You should react to brake lights

  • TY: by slowing down.

  • TY: Keep a safe stopping distance

  • TY: between you and the car.

  • TY: Never follow a car closely.

  • SYDNEI: White lights on the back of a vehicle

  • SYDNEI: means it is getting ready to

  • SYDNEI: or is backing up.

  • SYDNEI: How should you react?

  • SYDNEI: Cars backing out of driveways

  • SYDNEI: can be a serious hazard to you

  • SYDNEI: when you're riding because

  • SYDNEI: it is hard for the motorists to see you.

  • SYDNEI: Always be on the lookout

  • SYDNEI: when you pass driveways and parked cars,

  • SYDNEI: and be ready to stop for a car

  • SYDNEI: that is backing up into the roadway.

  • SYDNEI: Be extra careful

  • SYDNEI: if you must ride on the sidewalk,

  • SYDNEI: because drivers are not looking

  • SYDNEI: for bicyclists there

  • SYDNEI: when they back out of driveways.

  • TY: A person sitting in a car

  • TY: parked on the road

  • TY: could be getting ready to open their door

  • TY: or could be getting ready

  • TY: to pull out onto the road.

  • TY: How should you react?

  • TY: When you see a person sitting in a car

  • TY: parked on the road,

  • TY: slow down and keep an eye on the person.

  • TY: Put enough room between you and the car

  • TY: to make sure that the car door

  • TY: doesn't open into you.

  • TY: Do not ride close to the side of the car.

  • SYDNEI: That wraps up the Bicycling Basics.

  • SYDNEI: Now it's time for you go outside

  • SYDNEI: and use what you've learned in the classroom.

  • TY: You need to practice all

  • TY: of the Bicycling Basic skills:

  • SYDNEI: Use Hand Signals,

  • TY: Avoid Risky Behaviors,

  • SYDNEI: Look for Potential Hazards,

  • TY: Stay Out of Trouble,

  • SYDNEI: and Safely React to Others.

  • TY: So Let' Go Biking...

  • SYDNEI & TY: ...so you can get where you want to go.

  • SEAN: Hey Dad, it's right there.

  • BRANDON: Wow, that's awesome!

  • DREW: Cool!

  • NOELIA: This is going to be great.

  • CYRANI: Hey Grandma you're going to love this!

  • ELLIE: I want to take a picture!

  • SYDNEI: Looks like we all like to ride our bikes to get places.

  • TY: Glad we all made it here safely.

  • ELLIE: Me too!

  • NOELIA: It was fun riding our bikes.

  • SEAN: We should ride our bikes here more often.

  • BRANDON: Did you know there's a dinosaur inside?

  • DREW: I wonder if he rode a bike to get here.

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