Although recreational bicycling has gained a surge of popularity over the past three decades, congested roadways, parking restrictions and the high cost of commuting have also made bicycling an inexpensive and convenient mode of transportation. Many young bicycle riders, however, are unaware how to safely and legally share the roads with automobiles, and automobile drivers often do not respect bicyclists’ right to share the road. This has resulted in an increase in serious, often fatal injuries to bicyclists.
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Nearly a million children are injured in bicycle accidents each year in the U.S. and every six hours a bicyclist is fatally injured. Only a third of bicycle related accidents are due to collisions with automobiles. But this type of accident accounts for the majority of catastrophic injuries, of which 75% are head injuries.
We strongly recommend that children be required to wear a protective helmet at all times when riding a bicycle. It is also advisable for children to attend bike safety education programs, which are frequently sponsored locally and from which you can sometimes purchase a helmet at discounted prices.
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