| Injury Prevention
 ATV Safety
- Wear protective gear
- Take a safety course
- Drive only when physically fit and able to judge distances
- Do a pre-ride inspection
- Do not drink alcohol
- Travel off-road only!
- Travel only during the daylight hours
- Never be a passenger!
Bike Safety
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 Always wear safety gear
- Always wear a helmet
- Never ride alone; take a buddy
- Stop at all stop signs and lights
- Ensure all cars are stopped
- Look left, then right, then left again
Water Safety
- Learn to swim
- Never swim alone!
- Obey all rules
- Stay out of water if tired, too cold, or too far from safety
- Don’t swim in bad weather
- Don’t drink alcohol
Car Safety
 Always wear your seat belt- Be polite
- Do not jump around and make a lot of noise
- Kids: always listen to your parents!
Additional Safety Tips
- Kids: always tell your parents where you are going: Who, What, Where, How, & When
- Know your home address and phone number
- Use the buddy system
- Always cross the street at a crosswalk
- Always look and make sure all cars are stopped
- Never go anywhere with a stranger
- It is always better to be safe then SORRY!
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