Rider Safety

This sign tells car drivers to: Stop. Look LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT. Go when no other cars are coming. What does it tell bike riders? *

• Keep going, but slow down. Bike riders have different rules than cars.

• Keep going fast. Bike riders have different rules than cars.

• The same thing. Stop. Look LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT. Go when no cars are coming.

Which is the correct side of the road to ride your bike? *

• Left side (the other side than cars)

• Right side (the same side as cars)

• Bikes are not allowed on the road. Bikes must ride on sidewalks.

When you get to the end of a driveway, what should you do?

• Cars are supposed to stop for bikes. So, you can ride fast into the street.

• Stop and look both ways for cars before riding into the street.

What type of shoes should you wear when you are biking?

• athletic shoes

• flip flops

• high heels

If you need to pass a pedestrian while you are riding on the sidewalk, you should:

• Say “Passing on the Left!” and safely move around them

• Say “Get out of my way!” and speed past them

• Don’t say anything, it is not your responsibility

You should always use hand signals to let others know when you are turning or stopping.

• True

• False

You should make sure you are seen at night by using retro-reflective lights.

• True

• False

You are wearing your bike helmet correctly when it:

• Is flat on your head

• With the buckle fastened

• Do not obstruct your view

• All of the above

Before riding your bike, you should always check brakes, air, and chain.

• No. It is not necessary.

• Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

• Yes. Always before riding.

Using safety gear is needed only when driving a bike. It does not include roller skates or scooters.

• True

• False