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Proper Gear and Practices • A proper helmet can reduce head injuries by about 85 percent. Always wear a helmet with a label stating that it meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission standard. Select a helmet that fits snugly and sits flat on your head. Discard a helmet after it sustains a blow. Even a slight blow can affect impact absorbing foam. • Take a safety course. One organization offering courses for all ages is the League of American Bicyclists at (202) 822-1333. • Know and obey traffic regulations, signs, signals, and markings. • Ride a bicycle that “fits” your body and riding needs. Learn about the proper fit for your style of bike in our “Detailed Info About Bicycle…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government and part of the Department of Transportation. Through education, enforcement, outreach and legislation, NHTSA’s bicycle safety program goals are directed toward reducing bicycle injuries and fatalities. Bicycle Safety (1950)