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Bicycle Safety Equipment

A bicycle needs a helmet, working brakes, a bell, a white front light, a red rear light and reflectors. These parts help a rider see, be seen and signal on the path.

In the picture

  1. Helmet: hard shell and chin strap
  2. White front lamp: bright white light pointing ahead
  3. Red rear lamp and red reflector: red glow and red reflection
  4. Bell: small dome and thumb lever that makes a ring

Examples

  • A helmet worn on a short ride to school
  • A red rear light glowing during an evening ride

Quiz: Bicycle Safety Equipment (Age 10)

  1. What does a bicycle helmet have?

    • A bright white light pointing ahead
    • A small dome and a thumb lever
    • A hard shell and a chin strap
  2. What do lights and reflectors help with?

    • They help the rider ring a warning
    • They help others notice the bicycle in low light
    • They help the rider slow down and stop
  3. What do brakes and a bell help a rider do?

    • See the path in low light
    • Control the bike and warn people
    • Protect the head and keep the helmet on

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Daily Life, Age 10