WorksheetsBiking Safety on the road
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Look at the scenario and consider: What Might Happen? What Should you Do?
Consider possible outcomes and take appropriate action.
Ignore the scenarios.
Wait for someone else to decide.
Do nothing.
Look at the scenario: What Might Happen? What Should you Do?
Option 1: Analyze the situation and take appropriate action.
Option 2: Ignore the situation and hope for the best.
Option 3: Consult with a colleague or expert for advice.
Option 4: Document the scenario and report it to a supervisor.
Imagine you are the cyclist at the bottom of the picture. Which of the following is a hazard that puts you at risk as a bicyclist?
A car door opening suddenly
A pedestrian crossing the street
A pothole in the road
A traffic light turning red
Courtesy: Respect other trail users; joggers, walkers, bladers, wheelchairs all have trail rights. Respect slower cyclists; yield to slower users.
Respect other trail users; joggers, walkers, bladers, wheelchairs all have trail rights.
Ignore slower cyclists; they should yield to faster users.
Only cyclists have trail rights; others should give way.
Trail users should compete for space; the fastest has the right of way.
Announce when passing: Use a bell, horn or voice to indicate your intention to pass. Clearly announce “.....................................” when passing.
On your left
On your right
Behind you
Move aside
Yield when entering and crossing: Yield to other users at trail intersections. Slow down before intersections and when entering the trail from the road.
Always stop at intersections regardless of traffic.
Speed up to cross intersections quickly.
Ignore other users at trail intersections.
Yield to other users at trail intersections.
Pass on left: Scan ahead and behind before announcing your intention to pass another user. Allow plenty of room, about two bike lengths, before moving back to the right.
Pass on the right and move back immediately
Pass on left and allow plenty of room
Pass without announcing your intention
Pass on left and move back immediately
Be predictable
Indicate your intention to turn or pass
Warn other users of your intentions
Ignore other road users
Change lanes without signaling
Drive erratically
Clean up litter
Take your trash with you
Leave it for someone else to clean
Bury it in the ground
Throw it in the water
Limitations for transportation
Most paths were not designed for high-speed, high volume traffic
Use paths keeping in mind their recreational nature
Paths are often too narrow for modern vehicles
Many paths lack proper signage
Paths are frequently obstructed by natural elements
For every ten people in the US, there are ____ vehicles.
12
10
8
6
Sergio has decided to go bike riding with a group of friends. The temperature is supposed to be 97 degrees. What precautions should Sergio take before bike riding with his friends?
wear dark clothing and take frequent water breaks
wear as little clothing as possible and rest in the shade
wear layered clothing and rest in the shade
wear lightweight clothing and take frequent water breaks
What is the most important safety precaution to take when riding a bike?
Wear a helmet!
(correctly)
Pre-ride check
Scan and anticipate hazards
Use your hand signals!
It is illegal to ride a bike AGAINST traffic on a road.
TRUE
FALSE
