There ’ s time for learning a bunnyhop , ollie , or kick-out later . But first ? Stopping .
6 . There ’ s safety in numbers . This is always a good rule of thumb , the more the merrier and all that . Whenever possible send kids off on their scoot to school with friends , siblings , or assorted classmates . Not only is it fun to spend time with other kids , but it also makes the children much more visible to those cars . Also , the pack looks out for its own , and yes , we just compared kids to a group of wild animals .
7 . Handle street and sidewalk traffic with your eyes , not just your body . Things may be quieter where you live during the summer , but once school starts up , the neighborhood does too . More people on the sidewalks means more obstacles , but don ’ t let that keep you from scooting like the wind . Shouting a friendly on your left ! before passing a pedestrian can help keep bumps , bruises , and a few choice words to a minimum .
One of the tricks we teach our own kids , whether they ’ re crossing the street on foot or on two or three wheels , is to make eye contact with the