Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Safe Roads

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

a) To avoid getting too close to the exhaust

c) To see the road ahead better

d) To allow cars behind

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

At a filter in turn junction, what should you do?

c) Ignore other vehicles

d) Speed through quickly

b) Only proceed when it's your turn

a) Always go first

What should you do when cycling in rainy weather?

c) Avoid puddles

d) Put waterproof clothes on

b) Be more cautious and reduce speed

a) Speed up to prevent skidding

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

b) Position yourself lower to the ground

c) Use both brakes but mainly the front brake

a) Put your feet on the floor to slow down

d) Use both brakes but mainly the back brake

In Jersey, when can you ride your bicycle on the pavement?

d) If you're in a rush

a) Never, unless you are a child under 10

c) When the road is busy

b) Anytime

When should you use your bicycle bell?

b) When passing pedestrians or other pedal bike riders

c) When crossing a road

d) When turning left or right

a) To greet friends

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

a) Keep riding and fix it later

b) Stop immediately and tighten them

d) Hold them tighter

c) Use one hand to hold them steady

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

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

d) To connect major roads

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

c) To allow faster cycling

a) To provide a shortcut for cars

10.

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

c) To because it’s a legal requirement

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

a) To be visible for our road users

d) To keep your head warm

11.

When should you use lights on your bicycle?

a) Only when it’s raining

d) Only in winter

c) From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility

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

12.

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

a) Lean into the wind and slow down

d) Ignore the wind and keep riding normally

b) Ride faster to get through it

c) Stop and wait for the wind to die down

13.

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

d) To look for a better route

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

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

a) To see how fast they are going

14.

Riding against the flow of traffic is

c) Never acceptable as it’s Illegal and dangerous

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

a) Is faster as there is less traffic

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

15.

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

b) Ride on the pavement

a) Speed up to get out of the way

c) Move to the side of the road and stop

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

16.

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

d) They are warning you of a hazard

b) They are giving way to you

c) They want you to stop

a) They are angry

17.

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

18.

Which hand signal should you use to indicate a left turn while cycling?

b) Point your left hand out to the left

a) Raise your left hand straight up

d) Wave your left hand up and down

c) Point your right hand out to the right

19.

What should you do if you get a flat tire while cycling?

a) Keep riding as normal

c) Ride on the flat tire slowly

d) Call someone to pick you up

b) Stop and repair it safely

20.

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

a) Ride as close to the car as possible

c) Ride on the pavement to avoid the car

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

d) Speed up to pass quickly