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Girl Scout Troop 189 Bike Safety Skills Drills |
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Summer fun leads into Back-to-School travel
safety for Girl Scout Troop 189. Neighbors and passersby got a glimpse of the Troop as the girls
practiced on the Avondale Elementary School parking lot Tuesday, July
24th afternoon.
Starting and stopping, hand signals, scanning, rock dodge, steering
around hazards, rock split, quick stop, snail race and other drills on
bike safety kept the group busy in the hot sun. Instruction on the ABC
Quick Check was beneficial as some of the girls discovered minor
problems with their bikes as they began the drills. Later, while
resting in the shade, discussions on bicycle parts identification, how
to fix a flat, helmet fit, bike safety inspection, sharing the road and
Texas bicycle laws were prime topics. The session ended with always
wear a helmet and bright colored clothing, obey all traffic signs and
signals, ride on the right and in a straight line, and scan frequently.
The girls and leaders went away with a new found enthusiasm as their
bike riding expertise increased. Troop 189 thanked Joyce Cunningham,
Local Outreach Coordinator for showing them that learning bike safety
can be fun and rewarding.
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