Jersey Cycling Safety Test

What should you do when cycling in rainy weather?

b) Be more cautious and reduce speed

a) Speed up to prevent skidding

c) Avoid puddles

d) Put waterproof clothes on

What should you do if your handlebars feel loose while riding?

d) Hold them tighter

b) Stop immediately and tighten them

a) Keep riding and fix it later

c) Use one hand to hold them steady

What is the safest way to pass a parked car while cycling?

d) Speed up to pass quickly

c) Ride on the pavement to avoid the car

b) Look behind, signal, and pass with ample space

a) Ride as close to the car as possible

What is the purpose of wearing cycling gloves?

c) To prevent them from getting wet

d) To match your outfit

a) To keep your hands warm

b) To protect your hands and improve grip

What does it mean when a driver flashes their headlights at you?

b) They are giving way to you

c) They want you to stop

a) They are angry

d) They are warning you of a hazard

If you’re cycling and a vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do?

d) Wave them away

b) Pull over safely to let them pass

c) Ignore them

a) Speed up

If a car is parked in a cycle lane, what should you do?

a) Ride around it carefully, signalling as you move into traffic

d) Ring your bell at the driver to signal them to move

c) Ride on the pavement to get around it

b) Stop and wait for the car to move

Which of the following is NOT a safe cycling practice?

c) Listening to music with both earbuds in

a) Using flashing lights

b) Only using hand signals

d) Checking over your shoulder before turning

What should you do if you are cycling and it starts to get dark?

d) Ride on the pavement instead

a) Keep cycling without any changes

b) Turn on your lights and wear reflective gear

c) Stop cycling immediately

10.

When riding in a built-up area, why is it important to be extra cautious?

d) There are fewer traffic signs

c) The roads are narrower

a) There are more cars on the road

b) There are more pedestrians, parked cars, and junctions

11.

If the road is wet and you need to stop quickly, what should you do?

d) Use only the back brake

a) Brake suddenly

b) Apply both brakes gently and evenly

c) Use only the front brake

12.

Why should you avoid riding through puddles while cycling?

c) It slows you down

d) You might splash others

a) It makes your bike dirty

b) Puddles can hide potholes or debris

13.

If you see this road sign, what does it mean?

d) You must stop immediately

a) You have right of way

b) Prepare to stop

c) You must give way to traffic on the main road

14.

What should you do if you see a pothole ahead while cycling?

d) Stop immediately

b) Swerve around it

a) Ride over it quickly

c) Signal, then manoeuvre around it safely

15.

What should you do if you're cycling and encounter strong winds?

c) Stop and wait for the wind to die down

a) Lean into the wind and slow down

b) Ride faster to get through it

d) Ignore the wind and keep riding normally

16.

What does this road sign mean? (Visual: Red triangle with a horse inside)

d) Horse riders only

b) Horse riders may be on the road

a) Horse riding not allowed

c) Start of a green lane

17.

What does it mean when a pedal bike rider has their right arm extended straight out?

c) They are stopping

b) They are turning right

a) They are waving

d) They are slowing down

18.

What should you do before turning or changing lanes while cycling?

a) Look over your shoulder to make sure there are no cars behind

d) Ring your bell before turning

b) Signal and check over your shoulder

c) Turn as quickly as possible to prevent collision

19.

What is the purpose of a cycle lane?

a) To give pedal bike riders a safe space to ride

d) To allow pedal bike riders to know where to go

c) To allow pedestrians to walk

b) To allow more traffic to flow

20.

What should you do if you approach a junction and the traffic lights are not working?

d) Wait for the lights to start working

c) Speed through quickly

b) Treat it as a stop sign and proceed with caution

a) Ignore the junction

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