Jersey Cycling Safety Test - Jersey Road Safety Hub

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

c) You are 12 or older

a) You are 14 or older

d) You are 10 or older

b) You are accompanied by an adult

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

a) Find somewhere safe to stop safely to fix it

d) Call for help immediately

b) Keep pedalling

c) Push your bike

When should you use your bicycle bell?

c) When crossing a road

b) When passing pedestrians or other pedal bike riders

d) When turning left or right

a) To greet friends

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

c) To allow pedestrians to walk

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

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

c) Ring your bell and pass quickly

a) Speed up to cross before pedestrians

d) Keep riding as you have right of way

b) Stop and allow pedestrians to cross

Why should you not cycle too close to parked cars?

c) It’s harder to see pedestrians

b) A car door could open suddenly

a) You might scratch them

d) It’s illegal

When should you use lights on your bicycle?

c) From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility

d) Only in winter

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

a) Only when it’s raining

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

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

a) To provide a shortcut for cars

d) To connect major roads

c) To allow faster cycling

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

c) Ignore other vehicles

a) Always go first

b) Only proceed when it's your turn

d) Speed through quickly

10.

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

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

a) To see how fast they are going

11.

How can you increase your visibility to other road users?

b) Use lights and wear bright or reflective clothing

c) Ride in the middle of the road

d) Raise your seat on your bike

a) Use the torch app on your phone

12.

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

c) Ride on the pavement to avoid the car

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

a) Ride as close to the car as possible

d) Speed up to pass quickly

13.

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

a) Lean into the wind and slow down

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

14.

Why should you avoid riding through puddles while cycling?

a) It makes your bike dirty

d) You might splash others

b) Puddles can hide potholes or debris

c) It slows you down

15.

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

b) Stop immediately and tighten them

c) Use one hand to hold them steady

d) Hold them tighter

a) Keep riding and fix it later

16.

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

c) Move to the side of the road and stop

a) Speed up to get out of the way

b) Ride on the pavement

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

17.

In Jersey, when can you ride your bicycle on the pavement?

d) If you're in a rush

c) When the road is busy

b) Anytime

a) Never, unless you are a child under 10

18.

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

c) To because it’s a legal requirement

d) To keep your head warm

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

a) To be visible for our road users

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

d) Use both brakes but mainly the back brake

c) Use both brakes but mainly the front brake

a) Put your feet on the floor to slow down

b) Position yourself lower to the ground

20.

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

d) Ride on the pavement instead

b) Turn on your lights and wear reflective gear

a) Keep cycling without any changes

c) Stop cycling immediately