| Rollerblade helmet is the most important piece of | | | | 3. Self-control and speed control matters |
| rollerblade protective equipment for rollerblading. Never | | | | Be aware of your surroundings especially when you |
| ever rollerblade without securing your helmet on first to | | | | are rollerblading on the road. If you are rollerblading too |
| avoid serious head injuries. Make sure that the helmet | | | | fast, then slow down. You will be prone to accident if |
| is of good quality and that it fits your head properly. | | | | you do not learn how to control your speed. |
| Oversized rollerblade helmets are no good because it | | | | 4. Watch out for road signs and road hazards |
| provides no protection whatsoever. On the other hand | | | | Watch out for potholes or cracks on the road, or for |
| small helmets are too tight and too uncomfortable. The | | | | slippery oil or water patches, as missing these dangers |
| interior lining of the helmet should be lined with | | | | might cause you to fall. |
| cushioned padding for comfort and protection. | | | | 5. Always be courteous to fellow rollerbladers and |
| Other rollerblading safety tips include: | | | | pedestrians |
| 1. Get the complete rollerblading protective gear such | | | | You do not own the road; you share it with other |
| as wrist guards, elbow pads and kneepads | | | | rollerbladers and pedestrians, so be polite and |
| Each gear has its own specific safety function, and | | | | courteous. |
| they are all designed to protect the main parts of your | | | | 6. Traffic rules should still prevail |
| body from injuries and impact in case you land or fall | | | | Follow traffic rules such as stopping at the red light |
| accidentally. Not using these protective gears may | | | | when crossing the road in case oncoming cars do not |
| result in a bruised knee or broken wrist etc. | | | | see you. |
| 2. Learn the rollerblading basics first before you go on | | | | Bear in mind that rollerblading is a great sport but could |
| roads | | | | also be dangerous. As long as you keep the above |
| To avoid accidents, you should practice the basics | | | | safety tips in mind, rollerblading is a fun and enjoyable |
| such as rollerblading forward, stopping and turning | | | | activity. |
| before you decide to rollerblade on the road. | | | | |