How far away should my child ride from parked cars?

How far away should my child ride from parked cars?

If you make a decision to ride with your child on the street, again it's important to know the traffic in your community. If it's too dangerous, don't ride in the street. But if you are forced to ride in the street, or if you live in a community where there are no other bike lanes, bike paths or sidewalks, once you make that decision you need to commit to it in a real safe way. Parked cars, even though they're parked, can be incredibly dangerous. Ride at least four feet away from a parked car. You want the driver to be able to open the door of a parked car and clear you. So don't ride a bike too close to parked cars. Also, a parked car can become a moving car very quickly. The driver can simply be in the parked car. You may not see them, and they could easily pull into traffic, never seeing you on your bike. So ride your bike a safe distance from a parked car, allowing you to manoeuvre safely around that parked car when it decides to move. But look at where you're riding. If you can ride on a bike path or in a bike lane, do it. Avoid street riding if you can, especially with your child. They're too small to be on the street.