Where should my child ride his bicycle on city streets?

Where should my child ride his bicycle on city streets?

Pat Hines (Traffic Safety Educator & Executive Director, SafeMoves) gives expert video advice on: What is the safest way to ride bicycles with my children on city streets?; How far away should my child ride from parked cars? and more...

Making a decision when you ride on the street -- should your child be in front of you where you can see them, or in back of you where you can't see them? I personally would have my child ride in front of me, so I can watch the traffic around them and I can direct their movements. Some parents think, "Oh, it's better to ride them behind because I will let the car know I'm coming." I would much prefer to have my child where I can see them at all times. And again, I would never let my child ride through the intersection first. We would get off our bikes and walk our bikes through the crosswalk. But it's better to have your child in your sight. That's personal preference, but it's what I recommend.