Walking Well Quiz
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This quiz is all about what makes for safe and comfortable walking. It contains a mixture of questions about road safety, distance and even one about the weather. See how well you do and enter the draw to win a Macpac Traverse jacket worth $449. 95!
- 1.The safest place to cross a road is:
- A.
At a roundabout
- B.
At a pedestrian crossing or with the green man at traffic lights
- C.
Where cars are backed up in a traffic jam
- D.
At the spot nearest to your destination
- 2.If you walked at an average pace from Wellington Hospital in Newtown to the bucket fountain in Cuba St, how long would it take and how many calories would you burn?
- A.
15 minutes and 77 calories (one toffee pop)
- B.
29 minutes and 154 calories (two toffee pops)
- C.
42 minutes and 316 calories (four toffee pops)
- 3.Select the correct statement:
- A.
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving has no effect on your driving ability
- B.
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is not as dangerous as driving at the legal alcohol limit
- C.
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving makes you twice as likely to be involved in a crash.
- D.
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving makes you four times more likely to be involved in a crash.
- 4.What is NOT one of the top three most frequent pedestrian factors contributing to a fatal crash
- A.
Stepping out from behind a parked vehicle
- B.
Wearing dark clothing
- C.
Crossing heedless of traffic
- D.
Visibly intoxicated
- 5.A flashing red man at a traffic light means:
- A.
Break into a run from 20m back to cross the road at record speed
- B.
Do not start to cross
- C.
The light is broken
- D.
People on skateboards can start to cross
- 6.If you're walking on a country road with no footpath you should:
- A.
Walk on the left side of the road, in the same direction as the traffic is travelling and as far off the road as possible.
- B.
Walking is prohibited on rural roads so you should not be walking there.
- C.
Walk on the right side of the road, facing oncoming traffic and as far off the road as possible
- 7.
![Which best describes a pedestrian courtesy crossing shown below: - ProProfs]( "Which best describes a pedestrian courtesy crossing shown below:")
Which best describes a pedestrian courtesy crossing shown below:- A.
Not official pedestrian crossings, but they do provide a place where drivers can stop safely to allow pedestrians to cross.
- B.
Pedestrians have the right of way. Drivers are required to stop if a pedestrian is within 10 metres of the courtesy crossing.
- C.
Courtesy crossings can be used by pedestrians but are designed for delivery vehicles dropping off goods. Pedestrians should be courteous to delivery vans when they are stopped at a courtesy crossing.
- 8.If you’re listening to music as you walk/run:
- A.
Turn up the volume to drown out the traffic noise
- B.
Take an ear out or keep the volume low so you remain alert to your surroundings
- 9.
![How many pedestrians are in this photo? - ProProfs]( "How many pedestrians are in this photo?")
How many pedestrians are in this photo?- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
- 10.In 2009, how many work days in June was it raining in Wellington City between 7 and 9 am?
- A.
4
- B.
7
- C.
12
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