Bike Persuasive Speech
One time, I was riding my bike and I was a little worried. I did not have the right equipment, nor did I know the rules, and I was confused on what I was capable of doing while I was biking. So I needed to figure out and understand what I should have and be doing while on the road. I always need to be prepared and ready to ride because, if I am not, then I could be in a lot of danger and that is one of the main reason kids are being hospitalized every day. Wearing good equipment will keep an individual more safe than not having any equipment, knowing what to do on the road will also help them to not disturb the environment, being able to ride a bike and knowing what an individual is capable of is key when riding a bike. Learning to ride a bike
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Almost 19,000 people have to go to the hospital every year because they are not wearing proper bicycling equipment. New York Law requires that children under 14 years old must wear a helmet. If the helmets are fitted right, the amount of crashes decreased by 85 percent and traumatic brain injuries by 88 percent (“Bicycle Education”). This tells the reader that when an individual is not wearing the right equipment, they are more likely to get hurt and therefore have to go to the hospital. It also talks about how when wearing a helmet, the likelihood of going to the hospital is decreased significantly. “The brain is fragile and easily injured. Even a simple fall can cause brain damage that may leave you with lifelong problems. When riding a bike, everyone, including adults, should wear helmets. Wear your helmet correctly” (“Bicycle Safety”). This explains to the reader that wearing a helmet in necessary and key when riding so that an individual can stay safe and calm on the road. Rules for riding at night: Be visible, by using reflectors and wearing bright clothes. Also use signals (“Bicycle Education”). This lets the reader know that even when riding a bike at night, we should always be wearing the right equipment and the right clothing so that we can be seen by others and be protected. When riding a bike, an individual should always be protected and safe, so knowing what equipment an individual needs while on a bike, will help with
Almost 19,000 people have to go to the hospital every year because they are not wearing proper bicycling equipment. New York Law requires that children under 14 years old must wear a helmet. If the helmets are fitted right, the amount of crashes decreased by 85 percent and traumatic brain injuries by 88 percent (“Bicycle Education”). This tells the reader that when an individual is not wearing the right equipment, they are more likely to get hurt and therefore have to go to the hospital. It also talks about how when wearing a helmet, the likelihood of going to the hospital is decreased significantly. “The brain is fragile and easily injured. Even a simple fall can cause brain damage that may leave you with lifelong problems. When riding a bike, everyone, including adults, should wear helmets. Wear your helmet correctly” (“Bicycle Safety”). This explains to the reader that wearing a helmet in necessary and key when riding so that an individual can stay safe and calm on the road. Rules for riding at night: Be visible, by using reflectors and wearing bright clothes. Also use signals (“Bicycle Education”). This lets the reader know that even when riding a bike at night, we should always be wearing the right equipment and the right clothing so that we can be seen by others and be protected. When riding a bike, an individual should always be protected and safe, so knowing what equipment an individual needs while on a bike, will help with