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Mudguard facts for kids

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A bicycle mudguard

A mudguard, fender or wing is a part covering the wheels of a vehicle to stop it from throwing off mud, water or objects from the road. It protects people and property from dirtiness, dampness, and damage.

Mudguards protect in several ways:

  1. They protect brakes and lights.
  2. They protect the bicycle from getting rusted by mud and water.
  3. They protect clothes from being dirty.
  4. They protect from injuries.

Images for kids

  • Mazda Bongo Brawny Truck Double Cab rear

    Truck with bright blue mud flaps on the rear wheel wells and bumper

  • Aero flaps Dually

    Dually pickup with louvered (vented) mudflaps and tailgate

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Faldilla antibarro para niños

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