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Week 08 · Fit and Helmets

Tuesday

Why helmets
// The right size bike, the right fit helmet
⏱ about 15 min

Tuesday: Why Helmets

Rocket heads for the door with his bike. "It is just a quick ride to the corner," he says.

Raven holds up his helmet. "What do you notice? You left something behind."

Rocket laughs. "Even for a short ride?"

Nova blinks at the helmet. "Count how many rides need one," she says. "Is any ride too short?"

Every ride, every time

Wear a bike helmet every time you ride.

That includes short rides.

A helmet that fits well helps protect your face, head and brain if you fall.

Always fasten the straps.

Do not wear a hat under your helmet.

Look for the sticker

Bike helmets have safety rules set by the U.S. government.

Look inside for a sticker that says the helmet meets the CPSC rules.

CPSC stands for the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

No sticker? Ask a grown-up about getting a helmet that has one.

HELMET RULES
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Rocket is going on a very short ride. Does he need a helmet?
Can you wear a cap under your helmet?
What should be fastened every time?
Which sticker should be inside a bike helmet? Type the four letters.
WHY THIS EXERCISEA CPSC sticker shows the helmet meets the U.S. safety rules.
StatementTrue or false?
A helmet helps protect your face, head and brain.?
Short rides do not need a helmet.?
The straps should be fastened.?
A hat under the helmet is a good idea.?
WHY THIS EXERCISEA helmet only helps when it is worn the right way, every ride.
Try it
If you have a helmet, a grown-up can help you look inside it.
Look for a safety sticker.
No helmet? Look at a helmet picture in a book.
Safety first
Look and point. A grown-up handles any sizing pads or straps.
Do not toss or drop the helmet.
In your Bike Shop Notebook, draw a helmet. Add a sign that says every ride.

Helmet heroes! Tomorrow we learn the first fit steps: size and spot.

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