INCREASING concerns for the road safety of child cyclists has led Bromley Council to organise a new three day proficiency course.
The training, over five sessions, covers subjects including bicycle handling and the emergency stop with trainees taking a theory test at the end of the course. Head of road safety John Walton said: "As the roads get busier and faster so the training has to get more realistic.
"Bicycles are checked for safety before any child can even start the course and no-one is allowed to get on their bicycle without a helmet."
For more information, call the road safety unit on 020 8313 4546.
June 20, 2001 9:34
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