Missouri State Highway Patrol — Public Information and Education Division
What Is a Safe Biker?
A Safe Biker always keeps good control of his or her bicycle, wears a safety helmet, and obeys all traffic laws.
Bicycle Safety Tips
• Wear a bicycle helmet.
• Ride on the right side of the road.
• Ride single file on the street.
• Avoid riding at night.
• If riding at night, you must have a forward-facing white light, a rear red light or reflector, reflectors on the pedals, and reflectors on both sides of the bicycle.
• Never ride with two on a bicycle.
Hand Signals
Hand signals are given with your left hand and arm. They should be used whenever you plan to change directions, slow, or stop.
• Left Turn: Extend your left arm straight out to the left.
• Right Turn: Extend your left arm out and bend it upward at a 90-degree angle.
• Slow or Stop: Extend your left arm out and bend it downward at a 90-degree angle.
Key Rules to Remember
• Obey traffic signs.
• Ride single file.
• Ride on the right side of the road.