Children on bicycles should be given extra space by motor vehicle operators because:

Children are often the least predictable pedestrians and the most difficult pedestrians to see. Take extra care to look out for children, especially near schools, bus stops, playgrounds, parks, and ice cream trucks. Be aware of children riding bikes on the sidewalk, as they may come onto the road unexpectedly.

• They do not have the same physical reflexes as adults.
• They are smaller and more difficult to see than adults.
• Both of the above.