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Check bicycle brakes and lights

Check equipment before riding near traffic.

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Done when

Brakes and lights work before riding, or the bike is sent for repair.

Check equipment before riding near traffic.

Who this is for

Cyclists; ask a mechanic when unsure about the model.

Why this matters

A bike that cannot stop or provide light needs attention before use.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Read the brake-check instructions and test away from traffic.
  2. Switch on front and rear lights and check power and obstructions.
  3. Keep the bike off the road if brakes or essential equipment fail and arrange repair.

Evidence and references

  • Other
    Bicycle Safety(Opens in a new tab)NHTSAWorking brakes and lights, helmet fit and practice away from traffic; US road rules are not applied globally. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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