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Cycle Safety
The biggest concern of adults when it comes to children walking and cycling to school is traffic danger.
This fear has driven children into the backseat to be ferried around, with 42% of primary school children now being driven to school.
Once your child is confident on their bike, getting them used to cycling on the roads will develop them in many ways. Not only will they gain a sense of freedom and independence, they’ll also improve their confidence and fitness.
How to teach road safety to your children.
Follow these basics to help you and your child stay safe when cycling:
- Make sure your child's bike fits and that all your bikes are roadworthy;
- If you're on the road with children, take up a position behind them. If there are two adults in your group, it's a good idea to have one at the back and one in front of the children;
- Helmets are particularly recommended for young children. Ultimately, wearing a helmet is a question of individual choice and parents need to make that choice for their children;
- Set a good example, follow the Highway Code and teach children road safety and awareness.
Get help with teaching your child
Find out if your child's school offers Bikeability if your school doesn't have either, pester them! Bikeability is ‘cycling proficiency’ for the 21st century.
There are three levels to teach your child, and give you peace of mind:
- Control,
- Road sense
- Confidence
