Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Road Safety Hub

If you're cycling and you hear an emergency vehicle approaching, what should you do?

c) Move to the side of the road and stop

a) Speed up to get out of the way

b) Ride on the pavement

d) Ignore it and keep riding as you are not driving a car

Why is it important to regularly check your bike’s brakes?

b) To ensure you can stop safely when needed

c) To avoid skidding

a) To make sure they’re not too tight

d) To prevent rust

Riding against the flow of traffic is

d) Is safer as it’s easier to see cars

b) Only acceptable if there are now cars on the road

c) Never acceptable as it’s Illegal and dangerous

a) Is faster as there is less traffic

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

b) Signal and check over your shoulder

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

d) Ring your bell before turning

c) Turn as quickly as possible to prevent collision

What does this road sign mean?

c) Cycle route ahead

b) Cycle in single file

a) No cycling allowed

d) Cycle crossing

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

If you see a stop sign while cycling, what should you do?

c) Continue if the road looks clear

b) Stop completely

d) Ignore it as you are on a pedal bike not in a car

a) Slow down

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

c) Use only the front brake

a) Brake suddenly

d) Use only the back brake

b) Apply both brakes gently and evenly

What should you do if you are cycling and notice your front tire is wobbling?

c) Straighten up your handlebars

b) Stop riding then look for the problem

a) Keep riding but go slower

d) Speed up to regain balance

10.

Why is it important to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you while cycling?

c) To see the road ahead better

d) To allow cars behind

b) To have enough time to react if the vehicle stops suddenly

a) To avoid getting too close to the exhaust

11.

Why is it important to check behind you before overtaking another pedal bike rider?

c) To make sure another pedal bike rider isn’t behind

b) To ensure there are no vehicles or other pedal bike riders approaching from behind

a) To see how fast they are going

d) To look for a better route

12.

What should you do if your bicycle chain comes off while riding?

c) Push your bike

b) Keep pedalling

d) Call for help immediately

a) Find somewhere safe to stop safely to fix it

13.

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

b) Turn on your lights and wear reflective gear

a) Keep cycling without any changes

d) Ride on the pavement instead

c) Stop cycling immediately

14.

What should you do if you see a large vehicle, like a bus or lorry, signalling to turn left as you approach from behind on your bicycle?

a) Pass on the left

c) Pass on the right

b) Stay back and allow the vehicle to complete its turn

d) Ring your bell to alert the driver

15.

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

d) They are slowing down

a) They are waving

c) They are stopping

b) They are turning right

16.

What is the best way to ensure that a driver has seen you when you are at a junction or crossing?

a) Make eye contact with the driver

b) Ring your bell at them

c) Raise one of your hands

d) Ride past the road marking so the car can spot you better

17.

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

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

a) There are more cars on the road

18.

What should you do if you’re cycling and approach a zebra crossing with pedestrians waiting?

d) Weave around them

a) Speed up so they don’t have to wait as long

b) Stop and let them cross

c) Ring your bell and then pass

19.

What is the primary purpose of wearing a helmet while cycling?

d) To keep your head warm

a) To be visible for our road users

c) To because it’s a legal requirement

b) To protect your head in case of a fall or collision

20.

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

c) Speed through quickly

d) Wait for the lights to start working

a) Ignore the junction

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