Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Safe Roads

How often should you check your tire pressure?

a) Every year

c) Only when it feels low

b) Before every ride

d) Only after a long ride

What is the purpose of wearing cycling gloves?

a) To keep your hands warm

b) To protect your hands and improve grip

d) To match your outfit

c) To prevent them from getting wet

What does this road sign mean?

d) Cycle crossing

b) Cycle in single file

a) No cycling allowed

c) Cycle route ahead

If you're cycling downhill, what should you do to maintain control of your bike?

a) Put your feet on the floor to slow down

c) Use both brakes but mainly the front brake

d) Use both brakes but mainly the back brake

b) Position yourself lower to the ground

What is the purpose of a "Green Lane" in Jersey?

c) To allow faster cycling

d) To connect major roads

a) To provide a shortcut for cars

b) For the enjoyment of pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders with minimal motor vehicle use

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

b) Ride faster to get through it

c) Stop and wait for the wind to die down

d) Ignore the wind and keep riding normally

a) Lean into the wind and slow down

When should you use lights on your bicycle?

b) Only when you are riding on roads with no street lighting

c) From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility

a) Only when it’s raining

d) Only in winter

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

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

a) To be visible for our road users

c) To because it’s a legal requirement

d) To keep your head warm

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

c) Ignore them

a) Speed up

b) Pull over safely to let them pass

d) Wave them away

10.

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

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

a) Ignore the junction

c) Speed through quickly

d) Wait for the lights to start working

11.

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

c) To avoid skidding

b) To ensure you can stop safely when needed

d) To prevent rust

a) To make sure they’re not too tight

12.

Which of the following is a sign of a properly fitted helmet?

a) It sits low on your forehead

c) It covers your ears

d) It fits snugly and does not move

b) It wobbles when you move

13.

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

c) Ring your bell and then pass

d) Weave around them

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

b) Stop and let them cross

14.

When should you use your bicycle bell?

d) When turning left or right

b) When passing pedestrians or other pedal bike riders

a) To greet friends

c) When crossing a road

15.

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

c) Continue if the road looks clear

a) Slow down

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

b) Stop completely

16.

Why should you avoid riding through puddles while cycling?

d) You might splash others

a) It makes your bike dirty

c) It slows you down

b) Puddles can hide potholes or debris

17.

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

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

a) You have right of way

b) Prepare to stop

d) You must stop immediately

18.

If you are cycling in a group, how should you ride?

b) Side by side

c) It doesn’t matter

d) In a large cluster

a) In single file

19.

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

b) Stop and wait for the car to move

c) Ride on the pavement to get around it

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

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

20.

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

c) Signal, then manoeuvre around it safely

b) Swerve around it

a) Ride over it quickly

d) Stop immediately