• Wear a Department of Transportation-compliant helmet (required by Nevada law)
• Wear protective gear. Do not wear shorts, flip-flops, etc. Road rash is painful and ugly- proper protective gear can protect your skin.
• Make yourself visible: use retroreflective strips, good lighting, and bright clothing to make yourself seen.

• Slow down and ride within the posted speed limit.
• Wear a Department of Transportation-compliant helmet (required by Nevada law)
• Wear protective clothing such as pants, jackets and gloves.
• Always remember to use hand signals.
• Always be aware of other drivers!
• No lane splitting or trick-riding! It is unsafe and illegal in Nevada.
• Ride sober.

• Always wear protective gear – especially a Department of Transportation Compliant helmet.
• Never ride Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) /All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on paved roads – these vehicles are meant to be used off road and other vehicles are not expecting to see you.
• Ride sober.
• OHVs/ATVs are not toys. Protective gear should always be worn and minors should be supervised when riding.

• Before entering the crosswalk, make eye contact with the driver to make sure they see you.
• Wear bright colored clothing (especially at nighttime, dawn, and dusk).
• Be predictable – walk where vehicles expect to find you (such as sidewalks and within crosswalks).
• Only cross where it is legal to do so (such as at marked crosswalks and legal intersections).
• Use the crosswalk lights – (go ahead, give that button a push!)
• Be aware — put your phone down and take out your earpieces when crossing the street.
• Stop at each lane edge to ensure each lane of traffic is stopped before you cross. Use stopped vehicles as a protective barrier.

• Always wear a seatbelt properly.
• Drive at or below (pending road conditions) the posted speed limits.
• Avoid driving when there is low visibility.
• Put all distractions away and pay attention to the road.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or prescription drugs.

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• Always put your child in a car seat or booster seat until they meet the proper age, height, and weight restrictions. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends children remain in a Child Restraint System until they reach at least 57 inches, and are between 8 to 12 years old.
  • As of January 1, 2022, Nevada law requires child motor vehicle occupants be secured in a booster seat until they reach 57” in height. Children less than 2 years of age must remain in a rear-facing child car seat. Access this infographic for additional information on these changes to Nevada law
• Make sure your car seat is facing the correct direction according to the age/size of your child.
• Children 13 and younger should sit in the backseat even if your child does not need a booster seat.

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• Continually remind teens to obey speed limits and the importance of undistracted driving.
• Make your teen drive without friends in the car to minimize distractions.
• Be extra aware when driving!
• Obey all laws and street signs.
• Enroll your child in a formal driver training course, or a defensive driving program such as Driver’s Edge (Offered in Nevada and free for young drivers).
• Follow your region’s driving curfews!

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• Drive during daylight as much as possible
• Avoid driving in bad weather
• Choose safer routes, avoiding areas that are known to be busy, difficult, or confusing
• Try to drive during periods of low traffic
• When an ache or pain begins hindering driving ability, many older drivers are able to continue driving safely after making a few adjustments such as seat positioning, mirror positioning, temperature control, etc.
• According to the CDC, three in four adults take at least one medicine commonly linked to falls or car crashes. Make sure you know your medications and their side effects.
• The CDC provides the “MyMobility Plan” to help older drivers stay mobile and independent.

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