Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Safe Roads

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

c) Stop and wait for the wind to die down

d) Ignore the wind and keep riding normally

a) Lean into the wind and slow down

b) Ride faster to get through it

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

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

d) Speed up to pass quickly

c) Ride on the pavement to avoid the car

a) Ride as close to the car as possible

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

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

a) You are 14 or older

b) You are accompanied by an adult

c) You are 12 or older

d) You are 10 or older

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

a) Brake suddenly

d) Use only the back brake

c) Use only the front brake

b) Apply both brakes gently and evenly

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

c) Use one hand to hold them steady

d) Hold them tighter

b) Stop immediately and tighten them

a) Keep riding and fix it later

Which of the following is NOT a safe cycling practice?

d) Checking over your shoulder before turning

b) Only using hand signals

c) Listening to music with both earbuds in

a) Using flashing lights

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

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

b) Prepare to stop

d) You must stop immediately

a) You have right of way

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

a) Ignore the junction

c) Speed through quickly

d) Wait for the lights to start working

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

10.

How can you increase your visibility to other road users?

d) Raise your seat on your bike

b) Use lights and wear bright or reflective clothing

c) Ride in the middle of the road

a) Use the torch app on your phone

11.

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

b) Only proceed when it's your turn

d) Speed through quickly

a) Always go first

c) Ignore other vehicles

12.

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

c) Use both brakes but mainly the front brake

d) Use both brakes but mainly the back brake

a) Put your feet on the floor to slow down

b) Position yourself lower to the ground

13.

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

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

c) To see the road ahead better

d) To allow cars behind

14.

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

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

d) Ring your bell to alert the driver

c) Pass on the right

15.

When should you use lights on your bicycle?

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

c) From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility

d) Only in winter

a) Only when it’s raining

16.

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

a) There are more cars on the road

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

d) There are fewer traffic signs

c) The roads are narrower

17.

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

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

b) Stop and wait for the car to move

18.

What should you do before turning or changing lanes while cycling?

d) Ring your bell before turning

a) Look over your shoulder to make sure there are no cars behind

c) Turn as quickly as possible to prevent collision

b) Signal and check over your shoulder

19.

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

b) It wobbles when you move

d) It fits snugly and does not move

a) It sits low on your forehead

c) It covers your ears

20.

What is the purpose of wearing cycling gloves?

a) To keep your hands warm

c) To prevent them from getting wet

b) To protect your hands and improve grip

d) To match your outfit