Go Well Through Winter 2014

1. What is the purpose of the road feature below

A place for people on bikes to cross the road

An automatic light trigger box for bikes

A stopping area for cyclists at traffic lights designed to give people on bikes a safer place to stop, in full view of other vehicles.

A place to park your bike.

Advanced stop boxes are popping up all around Wellington City. If you’re on a bike, look for a white cycle symbol and diamonds painted in a line on the road, and stop your bike on the diamonds for a green light. If you're in a car, make sure you stop before the box.

Explanation

Advanced stop boxes are popping up all around Wellington City. If you’re on a bike, look for a white cycle symbol and diamonds painted in a line on the road, and stop your bike on the diamonds for a green light. If you're in a car, make sure you stop before the box.

2. How many pedestrians feature in the picture below

2

3

4

5

There are two pedestrians wearing dark clothing making them very difficult to see in darkness. The hardest to see is on the right of the orange jacket.

Explanation

There are two pedestrians wearing dark clothing making them very difficult to see in darkness. The hardest to see is on the right of the orange jacket.

3. True or False. When you are walking or cycling at night, bright coloured clothing is more effective than reflective gear for being seen.

True

False

In darkness, reflectors such as these are visible from a long distance.

Explanation

In darkness, reflectors such as these are visible from a long distance.

4. A forward facing white or yellow light, and a rear facing red light are legal requirements for cycling at night. When should you change the batteries in your lights?

Before winter, and whenever you can notice any reduction in illumination from its maximum.

When it is below 50% of regular strength

When it no longer turns on

The correct answer explains that the batteries in the lights should be changed before winter and whenever there is a noticeable reduction in illumination from its maximum. This is important because having properly functioning lights is a legal requirement for cycling at night, and it ensures that the cyclist remains visible to other road users. Regularly checking and changing the batteries ensures that the lights are always at their brightest and most effective, enhancing safety during nighttime cycling.

Explanation

The correct answer explains that the batteries in the lights should be changed before winter and whenever there is a noticeable reduction in illumination from its maximum. This is important because having properly functioning lights is a legal requirement for cycling at night, and it ensures that the cyclist remains visible to other road users. Regularly checking and changing the batteries ensures that the lights are always at their brightest and most effective, enhancing safety during nighttime cycling.

5. An auntie, a son and a father all feature in NZTA's new cycle safety campaign. What is the key message for drivers: "See the ___________, share the road"

Cyclist

Biker

Human

Person

Explanation

6. In rush hour traffic it can take around 20 minutes to drive from Northland shops to arrive at an office on Lambton Quay. It costs around $2 in petrol and $14 in parking. How long does it take to walk and cycle the journey (hint: you can use the walking and cycling journey planner)

59 minutes to walk, 15 minutes to cycle.

45 minutes to walk, 20 minutes to cycle.

40 minutes to walk, 12 minutes to cycle.

34 minutes to walk, 9 minutes to cycle.

And they are both free!

Explanation

And they are both free!

7. How many calories would you burn walking at an average pace from the Coastlands shopping centre in Kapiti, to Paraparaumu Beach (you can use the journey planner for this one too. Assume a 70kg person)

106

264

348

2900

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Explanation

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8. The transport results of the 2013 census were recently released. What trend was seen in Wellington City between 2006 and 2013?

A 10% reduction in walking and cycling to work

No significant change

A 12% increase in walking and cycling to work

A 23% increase in walking and cycling to work

Between 2006 and 2013, Wellington City experienced a significant trend of a 23% increase in walking and cycling to work. This indicates that more people in Wellington City chose to commute by walking or cycling during this period.

Explanation

Between 2006 and 2013, Wellington City experienced a significant trend of a 23% increase in walking and cycling to work. This indicates that more people in Wellington City chose to commute by walking or cycling during this period.

9. When travelling at 30kph, it takes a car 13 metres to come to a stop. How many metres does it take a car travelling at 50kph to come to a stop?

15

21

28

35

The distance required for a car to come to a stop is directly proportional to its speed. As the speed increases, the stopping distance also increases. Therefore, if it takes 13 meters for a car traveling at 30kph to stop, it would require a greater distance for a car traveling at 50kph to come to a stop. The closest option to this increased distance is 28 meters.

Explanation

The distance required for a car to come to a stop is directly proportional to its speed. As the speed increases, the stopping distance also increases. Therefore, if it takes 13 meters for a car traveling at 30kph to stop, it would require a greater distance for a car traveling at 50kph to come to a stop. The closest option to this increased distance is 28 meters.

10. According to the New Zealand Household Travel Survey, January has the highest percentage of trips to work made by walking or cycling. What month has the next highest levels of walking and cycling to work?

February

July

March

November

The Household travel survey actually shows very little variation across the seasons. July shows a small mid-winter peak.

Explanation

The Household travel survey actually shows very little variation across the seasons. July shows a small mid-winter peak.