Rocket tapes six reflectors to a cardboard bike. "Now it can be seen anywhere!" he says.
Raven turns off the lamp. The room is dark. The reflectors stay dark too.
"What do you notice?" she asks.
Nova hovers in the dark. "A reflector only bounces light," she says. "What makes light?"
Rocket laughs. "A light!"
A reflector bounces back light that hits it.
With no light shining on it, a reflector stays dark.
A bike light is a light source. It makes its own light.
Daytime is the safest time for kids to ride.
Kids should stop riding when it starts getting dark.
Grown-ups who ride at night follow their local rules.
In Washington State, night riders need a white front light.
They also need a red reflector on the back.
A red back light can be added too.
Engineers plan with criteria.
A good be-seen kit helps others see a rider.
| Kit item | Helps a rider be seen? |
|---|---|
| Fluorescent jacket | ? |
| Dark gray jacket | ? |
| Reflective stickers on a helmet | ? |
| Reflectors on the pedals | ? |
Be-seen builders! Tomorrow is Bike Shop Day. Your family will run a flashlight test.