Bicycle safety

If you don't wear a helmet, you increase your risk of concussions. What can you infer about the meaning of the word "concussion?" Choose the best answer.

• It's a type of spinal injury

• It refers to damage to the teeth and jaw

• It's another word for "discomfort"

• It's a type of brain injury

You've adjusted your bicycle seat so it's 75 centimeters from the ground. How high should your handlebars be?

• 75 cm high

• 50 cm high

• 100 cm (1 meter) high

• 1.25 meters inch

Which of the following depicts the proper way to ride on a two-way street?

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You are turning from a quiet street onto a busy road. You should:

• Turn into the intersection at full speed, to keep up with traffic

• Slow down at the intersection before making your turn

• Stop completely at the intersection before making the turn

• Get off your bike and walk it down the left side of the road

When you adjust your seat, you should make sure it's:

• Completely level

• Tilting slightly downward

• Tilting slightly upward

• Slightly loose, so it can move with your body

Which shirt is best to wear on a bike ride?

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What do cyclists have in common with motorists?

• They both must obey all traffic signs and signals

• They both must obtain licenses before operating their vehicles

• They both must register their vehicles with their cities or towns

• They are both required by law to wear helmets while operating their vehicles

Why should you always keep your hands on the handlebars?

• It's impossible to stay balanced with no hands

• You can't go as fast with no hands

• You'll be able to better avoid obstacles

• Keeping your hands in place gives you proper posture

Which is the proper way to wear your bicycle helmet?

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When you're stopping your bike, what should you do?

• Hold out your left arm, with your hand pointing downward

• Shout "STOPPING!" as loudly as possible

• Activate your brake lights

• Pull off the road and onto the sidewalk before coming to a stop