Activities

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// Use the links below to complete Activity 1 //
 * Activity 1 **
 * 1) What are the safety laws for bicycle riders?
 * 2) Why do you think these laws so important?

@http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycles/cyclingrules.html @http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycles/helmetandgear.html // Follow this link from the //// Sydney Morning Herald to answer the questions below // @http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/why-the-critics-are-wrong-on-cycle-lanes-20110405-1d2s6.html
 * Activity 2 **

Use the information in the article and your own research to answer the following questions:
 * 1) What are the positives and negatives of creating bicycle lanes?
 * 2) What is the attitude of the author? Do they agree or disagree with bicycle lanes?
 * 3) Do you agree with the author why or why not?


 * Activity 3 **
 * Now is your chance to do your own research! **

Research a country of your choice and compare their rules and regulations of car safety with Australia's rules and regulations of car safety. Think about: // Hint: // If you choose to research America you will need to choose a state in America as their laws differ greatly in each state.
 * Driving age
 * Seatbelt requirements
 * Child restraint
 * Average speed on residential or highway roads
 * Mobile phone usage while driving
 * Driving on the left or the right hand side of the road
 * Alcohol limit