An Analysis of Florida Education Teacher's Knowledge of Florida Bicycle Laws
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2009), in 2008, the state of Florida led the United States in the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes. The mission of the Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program (FTBSEP) is to reduce injuries and fatalities by training children with the knowledge and skills needed to be predictable and competent bicyclists throughout their lives.The purpose of this study was to assess Florida physical education teacher's knowledge of Florida bicycle laws and the impact of knowledge level on the teacher's instructional coverage of the related safety issues.
