Staying Safe on Your Bike

Riding a bike is a fantastic, cheap way to get where you want to go and get some exercise in the process. Below are a few handy hints to help you stay out of trouble and have a great ride. Above all we want to make sure you stay safe while riding, so remember to be alert when on roads and on shared paths too.

Bike safety - before you start riding:

• Wear a helmet and enclosed shoes.
• When choosing a helmet, check that it’s been approved to Australian helmet standards.
• Check that your bike is safe and ready to go.
  • A - Air
  • B - Brakes
  • C - Chain
• Keep your bike well-maintained and it will be more reliable, safer and easier to ride. Check out How to Keep Your Bike Running Smoothly to do it yourself, or inquire at your local bike shop for bigger maintenance jobs.

To stay safe when riding:

• Use the foot-path as much as possible and be respectful of others using it
• When on a path, keep to the left and use your bell to let people know you are coming.
• If you must ride on the road, choose a quiet one and remember to use your hand signals to indicate where you’re going
• Remember, if you ride on a public road you must obey the same rules as cars and you should always use bike lanes wherever possible

To stay safe when crossing a road:

• STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK to check that it is safe to cross
• Always choose traffic lights, a pedestrian crossing or if you're on the way to or from school, use a school crossing where possible
• Hop off your bike and walk your bike across the road.

Check out this cute little video from the Road Safety Commission WA

Bike Safety Resources

Your Move has partnered with our friends at Constable Care to produce two new resources for parents and children that love getting out on their bikes.

These downloadable resources contain all the tips and reminders your family will need to have a safe and fun ride, every time. 

Share these resources widely with your community to make sure we all keep safe while having fun out on our bikes.