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What should parents ask before a teen rides to school?

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Ask what they would do if a car does not see them, their phone rings, there is no bike lane, they approach a driveway, or they are running late.

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Parents should move beyond reminders and ask scenario questions. Ask what the teen would do if a car does not see them, if their phone rings, where they would ride without a bike lane, what they would do near a driveway, and how they would handle being late. Their answers can reveal whether they are ready to make safe decisions on the road.

Parents should move beyond reminders and ask scenario questions. Ask what the teen would do if a car does not see them, if their phone rings, where they would ride without a bike lane, what they would do near a driveway, and how they would handle being late. Their answers can reveal whether they are ready to make safe decisions on the road.

This answer comes from our guide Back-to-School Bike, E-Bike, and Scooter Safety for Teens Read the full guide

Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

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