Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Safe Roads

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

c) Continue if the road looks clear

b) Stop completely

a) Slow down

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

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

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

c) 10 centimetres

a) 1 meter

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

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

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

d) Use both brakes but mainly the back brake

c) Use both brakes but mainly the front brake

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

a) To see how fast they are going

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

d) To look for a better route

Why should you not cycle too close to parked cars?

a) You might scratch them

c) It’s harder to see pedestrians

b) A car door could open suddenly

d) It’s illegal

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

What is the purpose of a cycle lane?

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

b) To allow more traffic to flow

c) To allow pedestrians to walk

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

Why should you avoid riding through puddles while cycling?

a) It makes your bike dirty

b) Puddles can hide potholes or debris

d) You might splash others

c) It slows you down

10.

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

d) Wave your left hand up and down

c) Point your right hand out to the right

b) Point your left hand out to the left

a) Raise your left hand straight up

11.

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

12.

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

13.

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

a) Keep riding but go slower

d) Speed up to regain balance

c) Straighten up your handlebars

b) Stop riding then look for the problem

14.

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

a) To provide a shortcut for cars

c) To allow faster cycling

15.

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

c) Stop and wait for the wind to die down

b) Ride faster to get through it

d) Ignore the wind and keep riding normally

a) Lean into the wind and slow down

16.

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

d) Ring your bell to alert the driver

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

c) Pass on the right

17.

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

d) They are slowing down

c) They are stopping

a) They are waving

b) They are turning right

18.

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

d) Call someone to pick you up

b) Stop and repair it safely

c) Ride on the flat tire slowly

a) Keep riding as normal

19.

Which of the following is NOT a safe cycling practice?

a) Using flashing lights

b) Only using hand signals

d) Checking over your shoulder before turning

c) Listening to music with both earbuds in

20.

What does this road sign mean? (Visual: Red triangle with a horse inside)

b) Horse riders may be on the road

d) Horse riders only

c) Start of a green lane

a) Horse riding not allowed