Wear a helmet that fits properly and is safety approved.
Parents - insist on the rule - no helmet, no bike.
Take lessons on how to skate, stop and fall safely.
Choose skates that give your ankles strong support.
And select skates and skateboards that best suit your skill level.
Always wear safety gear including:
a properly fitted, safety approved helmet, knee and elbow pads and wrist guards.

Always follow the basic rules of the road:

CROSS the road at the corner of the street or at a marked crosswalk.
OBEY pedestrian lights. Cross the street only when you see the walk sign and
ONLY when all cars have come to a complete stop.
NEVER skate out between parked cars or buses and always watch for cars backing up.
Skate in areas where skating is allowed.
Make sure the surfaces are smooth and free from water, rocks and fallen branches.
Be alert at all times. When passing people, blow a whistle or call out "passing on your left."
Remember, do not skate at night or in bad weather.

Now that you've had a chance to go over the checklist, why not test your skills on these interactive games:

Gear Up!
Spot the missing gear and help Thrasher and Inline get geared up!
(Requires the Flash browser plug-in or Quicktime 4)

Thrasher's Fill-in-the-Blanks
Kip sends Thrasher a message to check out a new building in town and see if it's safe to ride...

Inline's Fill-in-the-Blanks
Inline is taking his friend Lenny to the store to buy a pair of in-line skates. Tag along and help them out!

Let's move on to the next section!