Jersey Cycling Safety Test

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

d) To connect major roads

c) To allow faster cycling

a) To provide a shortcut for cars

What is the best way to ensure that a driver has seen you when you are at a junction or crossing?

c) Raise one of your hands

d) Ride past the road marking so the car can spot you better

b) Ring your bell at them

a) Make eye contact with the driver

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

What is the purpose of a cycle lane?

c) To allow pedestrians to walk

b) To allow more traffic to flow

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

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

What should you do if you’re cycling and approach a zebra crossing with pedestrians waiting?

d) Weave around them

b) Stop and let them cross

a) Speed up so they don’t have to wait as long

c) Ring your bell and then pass

What does it mean when a driver flashes their headlights at you?

c) They want you to stop

a) They are angry

d) They are warning you of a hazard

b) They are giving way to you

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

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

a) 1 meter

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

c) 10 centimetres

If you’re cycling and a vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do?

d) Wave them away

c) Ignore them

b) Pull over safely to let them pass

a) Speed up

When should you use lights on your bicycle?

c) From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility

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

d) Only in winter

a) Only when it’s raining

10.

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

b) To ensure you can stop safely when needed

d) To prevent rust

a) To make sure they’re not too tight

c) To avoid skidding

11.

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

a) Speed up to get out of the way

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

12.

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

c) Pass on the right

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

d) Ring your bell to alert the driver

13.

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

14.

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

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

15.

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

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

a) To be visible for our road users

16.

How often should you check your tire pressure?

b) Before every ride

c) Only when it feels low

d) Only after a long ride

a) Every year

17.

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

18.

What is the purpose of wearing cycling gloves?

d) To match your outfit

c) To prevent them from getting wet

a) To keep your hands warm

b) To protect your hands and improve grip

19.

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

c) Signal, then manoeuvre around it safely

a) Ride over it quickly

d) Stop immediately

b) Swerve around it

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

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