Road Safety Rules For Cyclists! Quiz

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When you pass a pedestrian on a shared path you should:

Ride past quickly and quietly
From around 20 metres away, slow down, give them space and use a bell or a polite call out

Correct Answer

A. From around 20 metres away, slow down, give them space and use a bell or a polite call out

Explanation

When passing a pedestrian on a shared path, it is important to prioritize their safety and comfort. By slowing down from around 20 meters away, it allows the pedestrian to be aware of your presence and prepare for your passing. Giving them space ensures that they feel safe and not crowded. Using a bell or a polite call out serves as a signal to the pedestrian, alerting them of your approach and giving them the opportunity to move aside if necessary. This approach promotes mutual respect and helps maintain a harmonious environment on the shared path.

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Why should drivers give cyclists a recommended 1.5m gap?

A surprise wind gust might cause them to swerve
A car door opening might cause them to swerve
Broken glass on the road might cause them to swerve
A pedestrian stepping out might cause them to swerve
All of the above

Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Drivers should give cyclists a recommended 1.5m gap because any of the mentioned situations can cause cyclists to swerve. A surprise wind gust can easily throw a cyclist off balance, causing them to veer into the path of a car. Similarly, if a car door suddenly opens, a cyclist may have to swerve to avoid a collision. Broken glass on the road can also force a cyclist to change their path abruptly. Lastly, if a pedestrian unexpectedly steps out onto the road, a cyclist might need to swerve to avoid hitting them. Therefore, it is important for drivers to provide enough space to accommodate these potential hazards.

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4.

It is safest to:

Pull in and out of gaps between parked cars to allow other traffic to pass
Hold on to the back of a truck to get towed
Ride in a steady line a car door’s width out from parked cars

Correct Answer

A. Ride in a steady line a car door’s width out from parked cars

Explanation

Riding in a steady line a car door's width out from parked cars is the safest option because it allows enough space to avoid getting hit by opening car doors. This position also ensures that the cyclist is visible to both parked and moving vehicles, reducing the risk of collisions. Additionally, riding in a straight line helps maintain a predictable path for other road users, promoting safer interactions on the road.

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Bikes are required to have:

A steady or flashing rear-facing red light AND One or two white or yellow lights facing forward AND Yellow pedal reflectors or the cyclist must be wearing reflective material.
A steady or flashing rear-facing red light AND One or two white or yellow lights facing forward OR Yellow pedal reflectors or the cyclist must be wearing reflective material.
Three lights of any colour attached to the frame of the bike.

Correct Answer

A. A steady or flashing rear-facing red light AND One or two white or yellow lights facing forward AND Yellow pedal reflectors or the cyclist must be wearing reflective material.

Explanation

Bikes are required to have a steady or flashing rear-facing red light, which increases visibility for other road users from behind. Additionally, they must have one or two white or yellow lights facing forward to improve visibility for oncoming traffic. Finally, they must either have yellow pedal reflectors or the cyclist must be wearing reflective material, which helps to make the bike more visible from the sides. This combination of lights and reflectors ensures that the bike is easily seen from all directions, reducing the risk of accidents.

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6.

Riding at an average speed, how long would it take to cycle from the Paraparaumu train station, along Kapiti Road to the beach?

6 minutes
14 minutes
21 minutes
32 minutes

Correct Answer

A. 14 minutes

Explanation

Based on the given information, the correct answer is 14 minutes. This suggests that it would take 14 minutes to cycle from the Paraparaumu train station, along Kapiti Road to the beach, assuming an average speed.

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How many cyclists are in this photo?

1
2
3
4

Correct Answer

A. 2

Explanation

Look closely behind the front cyclist

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8.

In the Austrian city of Graz, residential speed limits were reduced from 50kph to 30 kph. How many fewer traffic related casualties occurred in the year following the reduction?

5 (2%)
29 (11%)
63 (24%)

Correct Answer

A. 63 (24%)

Explanation

In the year following the reduction of residential speed limits from 50kph to 30 kph in Graz, there were 63 fewer traffic-related casualties. This suggests that the reduction in speed limits had a positive impact on road safety and resulted in a significant decrease in the number of accidents and injuries.

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9.

You are cycling along an open rural road at 25km an hour. A car is approaching from behind at 95km an hour. How long does it take the car to reach you from 100m back?

2 seconds
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds

Correct Answer

A. 5 seconds

Explanation

Rural areas are high speed environments. Make sure you're easy to see and riding as far to the left as possible.

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10.

Cycling at an average speed (20kph), how long would it take, and how many calories would you burn, to go from The Parade in Island Bay to The Terrace in Wellington CBD:

17 minutes and 176 calories (two mallowpuffs)
24 minutes and 152 calories (Cream egg)
33 minutes and 264 calories (three mallowpuffs)

Correct Answer

A. 17 minutes and 176 calories (two mallowpuffs)

Explanation

Based on the given information, it would take 17 minutes to travel from The Parade in Island Bay to The Terrace in Wellington CBD at an average speed of 20kph. During this time, the person would burn 176 calories, which is equivalent to consuming two mallowpuffs.

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Road Safety Rules For Cyclists! Quiz

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When you pass a pedestrian on a shared path you should:

Why should drivers give cyclists a recommended 1.5m gap?

It is safest to:

Bikes are required to have:

Riding at an average speed, how long would it take to cycle from the Paraparaumu train station, along Kapiti Road to the beach?

How many cyclists are in this photo?

In the Austrian city of Graz, residential speed limits were reduced from 50kph to 30 kph. How many fewer traffic related casualties occurred in the year following the reduction?

You are cycling along an open rural road at 25km an hour. A car is approaching from behind at 95km an hour. How long does it take the car to reach you from 100m back?

Cycling at an average speed (20kph), how long would it take, and how many calories would you burn, to go from The Parade in Island Bay to The Terrace in Wellington CBD:

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