Penni-Anne Craft’s DQ 3 topic regarding bicycle bells. I What’s the point? A. The argument is addressing the issue of D.C. revoking a law requiring cyclist to have bells on their bikes which many see as dangerous. B. The conclusion was that the District’s Bicycle Advisory Council needed to justify their choices or to create more laws to protect cyclists. II What are the reasons? What is the evidence? A. P1: Not having a law to enforce bells on bicycles in D.C. is reckless. P2: There are to
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Velo-city 2007 – Proposal for Presentation Three years of Spanish compulsory helmet: Some results of an inconvenient law Author: Name‚ Forename Contact Details: Institution‚ Postal Address‚ E-mail Please fill in wether Merallo Grande‚ Juan ConBici-Spain C/ Luis Cernuda‚ 16‚ 19208 Alovera‚ Guadalajara merallo@telefonica.net x poster presentation In 2004 a reform of the General Regulation of Traffic was approved containing some improvements for cyclists. Nevertheless‚ it also had some points
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Be Safe – Bicycle Safety Tips Always wear a helmet. Many bicyclists carry a mobile phone for emergencies. If you ride 30 minutes before dusk or 30 minutes after sunrise‚ you should have a white headlight and rear reflector. A taillight‚ additional reflectors and reflective clothing can also make you more visible. Check the weather forecast before riding. Avoid riding in extreme weather conditions. Fenders and waterproof clothing are recommended for wet weather rides‚ and be especially cautious
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Safety Helmets Head traumas have been a huge problem for athletes since sports first developed and today the problem has just increasingly gotten worse. There are many issues that the NFL faces‚ issues they have come up with and issues the players have come up with. Nate Jackson‚ a former NFL player‚ explains in his essay‚ “The NFL’s Head Cases‚” how there were new systems put in place for the safety of players. Some of these systems included fines‚ extra penalties‚ and warnings for future suspensions
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important factor that you need to consider — safety. Helmet Basics Bicycle helmet use should not be optional for anyone in your family‚ no matter where you are or how short the ride. In many states it’s the law. Here’s why: Many bike accidents involve a head injury‚ so a crash could mean permanent brain damage or death for someone who doesn’t wear one while riding. In fact‚ each year in the United States‚ about half a million kids are seriously injured in bicycle-related accidents‚ and most of those
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Have you ever witnessed a person on a bicycle blow through a stop sign or blatantly run a red light? Many bicyclists do not follow the rules of the road correctly. These infractions can be very dangerous for motorists‚ pedestrians and the bicyclists themselves. Despite increased awareness‚ new regulations‚ and adjustments to existing roadways‚ which has led to negative consequences‚ and‚ thus‚ the issuing of bicycle licenses should be put in place to ease the conflict. There’s no doubt about
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Life Shaping Experience More often than not motorcycle safety should be a major concern for riders and should be learned and practiced prior to the operation of any motorcycle. Motorcycle safety is a very important consideration not only to the operator but also for other individuals when sharing the road and should not be learned through adverse experiences. The Proper use of a D.O.T.‚ Department of Transportation‚ approved helmet insures that the possibility of serious head injuries or death
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in collieries owned by one company‚ it might indicate that the company’s safety equipment and procedures were at fault. Possibly the most famous case control study using this method was a study into whether bicycle helmets reduce the chance of cyclists receiving bad head injuries in an accident. Obviously‚ the researcher could not use standard experimentation and compare a control group of non-helmet wearers with helmet wearers‚ measuring the chances of head injury‚ as this would be unethical
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more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year‚ three-one-quarter are caused by straits injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bicycle helmet can reduce the hazard of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident‚ a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head‚" (Bike Helmet : Unused Lifesavers‚ Consumer Reports‚ May 1990‚ p. 348) 4) "Matisse is the best painter ever at putting the viewer at the shot . He’s the most realistic of all modern artistic
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0 Reference list…………………………………………………..13 7.0 Appendix……………………………………………………….14 Executive Summary Treadley Pty Ltd is an Australian-based small company that design and sell unique Helmet Hats which provide personal sun protection for cyclists. The Treadley Helmet Hats are fitted cover that goes over a bike helmet to minimise exposure to the face‚ eyes‚ ears and back of neck. In order to expand the market‚ Treadley Pty Ltd plan to export to China. Thus‚ the export readiness and export potential
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