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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW HOW TO RIDE?

If you can answer all of these questions correctly you are on your way to becoming a safe cyclist. However, merely knowing what the laws are is not good enough. You must know and obey the laws in order to be a safe cyclist.

If you do not know the answers read this web site again carefully to find them.

True - False

When it is dark you are required to have a white headlight visible up to 500 feet.
True False
Your bike does not need a red rear reflector or taillight for night riding.
True False
You may ride in either direction on a one-way street.

True False
Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.
True False
Bicyclists may ride facing oncoming traffic.
True False
You may ride a bike that has no brakes without breaking the law.
True False
If your bike is too large or too small you are risking your safety.
True False
Bicycles are not allowed on interstate highways.
True False
Bicycle riders do not need to signal before turning.
True False
Bicycle riders are required by law to obey traffic signs and signals.
True False
You should wear a helmet at all times.
True False

Choose the Best Answer

A round yellow sign means:
Pedestrians Sign
Railroad Crossing Sign
Stop Sign
A flashing red light means:
Caution
No left turn
Same as a Stop Sign
When there are no stop signs or signals, the right-of-way belongs to:
Driver on the left
Driver on the right
Whoever blows horn first
When riding with others you should travel no more than:
2 Abreast
3 Abreast
4 Abreast
Two people may ride on one bike:
Anytime
If traffic is light
Only if there are two seats and the bike is designed for two people.
Bicyclists should ride:
Always on the left, close to the curb
Always on the right, near the curb or edge of roadway
Between traffic lanes
A red eight-sided (octagonal) sign means:
Slow
Stop
Yield
Bicyclists cannot:
Hold on or attach bike to a moving vehicle
Make right turns
Ride on city streets
A safe bicyclist always:
Checks bike often to be sure it works properly
Rides at night in dark clothing
Rides without a saddle (or seat)
When coming out of alleys, driveways, etc. a bicyclist must:
Just keep on going
Look both ways, but not stop
Stop and then go when clear

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