Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Road Safety Hub

How can you increase your visibility to other road users?

c) Ride in the middle of the road

d) Raise your seat on your bike

a) Use the torch app on your phone

b) Use lights and wear bright or reflective clothing

How often should you check your tire pressure?

b) Before every ride

d) Only after a long ride

c) Only when it feels low

a) Every year

What should you do if your bicycle chain comes off while riding?

d) Call for help immediately

b) Keep pedalling

a) Find somewhere safe to stop safely to fix it

c) Push your bike

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

c) Ride on the pavement to get around it

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

b) Stop and wait for the car to move

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

When should you use lights on your bicycle?

d) Only in winter

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

a) Only when it’s raining

c) From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility

What is the purpose of a cycle lane?

b) To allow more traffic to flow

c) To allow pedestrians to walk

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

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

Riding against the flow of traffic is

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

c) Never acceptable as it’s Illegal and dangerous

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

a) Is faster as there is less traffic

What should you do if you are cycling and it starts to get dark?

a) Keep cycling without any changes

d) Ride on the pavement instead

c) Stop cycling immediately

b) Turn on your lights and wear reflective gear

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

10.

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

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

b) Ride on the pavement

c) Move to the side of the road and stop

a) Speed up to get out of the way

11.

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

a) You have right of way

b) Prepare to stop

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

d) You must stop immediately

12.

What does this road sign mean?

d) Cycle crossing

a) No cycling allowed

b) Cycle in single file

c) Cycle route ahead

13.

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

a) It sits low on your forehead

b) It wobbles when you move

c) It covers your ears

d) It fits snugly and does not move

14.

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

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

c) To allow faster cycling

15.

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

a) To make sure they’re not too tight

b) To ensure you can stop safely when needed

d) To prevent rust

c) To avoid skidding

16.

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

b) Swerve around it

c) Signal, then manoeuvre around it safely

d) Stop immediately

a) Ride over it quickly

17.

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

18.

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

c) The roads are narrower

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

d) There are fewer traffic signs

a) There are more cars on the road

19.

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

a) Ignore the junction

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

d) Wait for the lights to start working

c) Speed through quickly

20.

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

b) Stop riding then look for the problem

c) Straighten up your handlebars