Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Road Safety Hub

Riding against the flow of traffic is

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

a) Is faster as there is less traffic

c) Never acceptable as it’s Illegal and dangerous

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

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

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

c) The roads are narrower

a) There are more cars on the road

d) There are fewer traffic signs

Which of the following is NOT a safe cycling practice?

a) Using flashing lights

d) Checking over your shoulder before turning

b) Only using hand signals

c) Listening to music with both earbuds in

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

a) Brake suddenly

d) Use only the back brake

b) Apply both brakes gently and evenly

c) Use only the front brake

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

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

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

d) To keep your head warm

c) To because it’s a legal requirement

a) To be visible for our road users

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

It’s a legal requirement to wear a helmet while riding a pedal bike unless

a) You are 14 or older

c) You are 12 or older

d) You are 10 or older

b) You are accompanied by an adult

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

b) Position yourself lower to the ground

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

10.

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

a) To see how fast they are going

d) To look for a better route

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

11.

What is the purpose of a cycle lane?

b) To allow more traffic to flow

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

12.

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

b) Ride faster to get through it

d) Ignore the wind and keep riding normally

a) Lean into the wind and slow down

c) Stop and wait for the wind to die down

13.

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

c) To allow faster cycling

a) To provide a shortcut for cars

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

d) To connect major roads

14.

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

b) Stop and repair it safely

a) Keep riding as normal

d) Call someone to pick you up

c) Ride on the flat tire slowly

15.

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?

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

c) Pass on the right

d) Ring your bell to alert the driver

a) Pass on the left

16.

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

d) Wave your left hand up and down

b) Point your left hand out to the left

c) Point your right hand out to the right

a) Raise your left hand straight up

17.

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

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

b) Stop and wait for the car to move

c) Ride on the pavement to get around it

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

18.

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

b) Ride on the pavement

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

a) Speed up to get out of the way

c) Move to the side of the road and stop

19.

When cycling behind a car, how much distance should you keep between you and the car?

d) It doesn’t matter as it’s not a law

a) 1 meter

b) 2-3 seconds of distance, or roughly 5 to 10 meters

c) 10 centimetres

20.

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

b) Stop completely

c) Continue if the road looks clear

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

a) Slow down