Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Road Safety Hub

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

a) Raise your left hand straight up

c) Point your right hand out to the right

b) Point your left hand out to the left

d) Wave your left hand up and down

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

d) There are fewer traffic signs

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

c) The roads are narrower

a) There are more cars on the road

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

a) Keep riding as normal

d) Call someone to pick you up

c) Ride on the flat tire slowly

b) Stop and repair it safely

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

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

a) Ride as close to the car as possible

d) Speed up to pass quickly

c) Ride on the pavement to avoid the car

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

a) Lean into the wind and slow down

d) Ignore the wind and keep riding normally

If you’re cycling and approach a pedestrian crossing, what should you do?

a) Speed up to cross before pedestrians

d) Keep riding as you have right of way

c) Ring your bell and pass quickly

b) Stop and allow pedestrians to cross

When should you use lights on your bicycle?

d) Only in winter

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

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

d) You must stop immediately

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

b) Prepare to stop

a) You have right of way

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

c) To allow faster cycling

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

d) To connect major roads

a) To provide a shortcut for cars

10.

How often should you check your tire pressure?

c) Only when it feels low

b) Before every ride

a) Every year

d) Only after a long ride

11.

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

d) To allow cars behind

a) To avoid getting too close to the exhaust

c) To see the road ahead better

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

12.

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

b) They are turning right

a) They are waving

d) They are slowing down

c) They are stopping

13.

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

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

b) Position yourself lower to the ground

14.

What is the purpose of a cycle lane?

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

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

b) To allow more traffic to flow

c) To allow pedestrians to walk

15.

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

a) Ride over it quickly

d) Stop immediately

b) Swerve around it

c) Signal, then manoeuvre around it safely

16.

What should you do when cycling in rainy weather?

a) Speed up to prevent skidding

c) Avoid puddles

b) Be more cautious and reduce speed

d) Put waterproof clothes on

17.

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

b) Stop immediately and tighten them

d) Hold them tighter

c) Use one hand to hold them steady

a) Keep riding and fix it later

18.

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

d) To prevent rust

a) To make sure they’re not too tight

b) To ensure you can stop safely when needed

c) To avoid skidding

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

a) To see how fast they are going

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

d) To look for a better route

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

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What is the purpose of wearing cycling gloves?

a) To keep your hands warm

c) To prevent them from getting wet

d) To match your outfit

b) To protect your hands and improve grip