Master the Road: Cycling Safety and Rules for Beginners

Question 1

When approaching an intersection, you should:

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Slow down and check for oncoming traffic

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Accelerate to pass through quickly

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Assume other vehicles will give way to you

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Close your eyes and hope for the best

Question 2

If you are cycling in a group, you should:

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Ride in a single file line

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Ride side-by-side to occupy more space

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Race each other to determine who is faster

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Ignore traffic signals

Question 3

If you are cycling in inclement weather, you should:

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Exercise extra caution and reduce your speed

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Increase your speed to stay warm

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Ride on the sidewalk for protection

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Ignore the weather conditions

Question 4

When cycling on a multi-use path, you should always:

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Give way to pedestrians

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Ride in the center of the path

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Use your bell or horn to announce your presence

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Ride as fast as you can

Question 5

Which hand signal is NOT used by cyclists?

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Thank you: Wave

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Left turn: Extend left arm straight out

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Right turn: Extend right arm up

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Slow down or stop: Point down

Question 6

What is the most important responsibility of cyclists on the road?

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Obeying traffic laws and regulations

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Wearing a helmet at all times

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Signaling intentions clearly

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Riding defensively

Question 7

When should cyclists always wear a helmet?

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Whenever riding a bicycle

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Only when riding on busy roads

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Only when required by law

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When there is a high risk of falling

Question 8

A flashing red traffic light means:

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Stop immediately and wait for further instructions.

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Proceed with caution, preparing to stop.

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Slow down but continue cycling slowly.

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Pedestrians have the right-of-way.

Question 9

When approaching a pedestrian crosswalk, you should:

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Slow down and yield to pedestrians.

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Ring your bell to alert pedestrians.

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Pedestrians should yield to cyclists.

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Continue cycling at a steady pace.

Question 10

The recommended distance to keep between you and the vehicle in front of you while cycling is:

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Two to three car lengths

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One bike length

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Half a bike length

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As close as possible to draft off the vehicle.

Question 11

If you experience a flat tire while cycling, you should:

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Signal to other cyclists and pull over to the side of the road.

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Continue cycling slowly to the nearest repair shop.

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Call for roadside assistance immediately.

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Attempt to fix the tire yourself without dismounting.

Question 12

The type of bicycle lane that provides the highest level of protection for cyclists is a:

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Protected lane

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Buffered lane

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Painted lane

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Shared lane

Question 13

When arriving at an intersection without stop signs or traffic lights, cyclists are required to:

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Yield to vehicles approaching from the right

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Come to a complete stop and proceed only when clear

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Proceed through the intersection with caution

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Signal with hand gestures to indicate their intentions

Question 14

According to the law, which type of bicycle light is necessary for increased visibility during nighttime riding?

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Front white light and rear red light

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Flashing red or amber light

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Reflective tape or stickers

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Headlamp with a strobe feature

Question 15

When riding on a multi-lane roadway, cyclists should generally position themselves:

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As far to the right as possible, unless passing

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In the center lane for increased visibility

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In the lane with the least amount of traffic

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In the leftmost lane to avoid oncoming vehicles

Question 16

Which of the following actions is NOT considered a defensive cycling practice?

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Weaving in and out of traffic to gain an advantage

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Wearing a bicycle helmet

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Riding in designated bike lanes whenever possible

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Anticipating potential hazards and adjusting behavior accordingly

Question 17

When riding in rainy conditions, cyclists should:

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Slow down and adjust their speed to match the conditions

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Ride faster to avoid getting wet

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Find shelter and wait for the rain to pass

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Use the sidewalk instead of the road

Question 18

What is the primary reason for using bicycle hand signals?

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To communicate intentions to other road users

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To balance the bike while riding

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To indicate the direction of turns only

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To slow down or stop the bike

Question 19

If you have a mechanical problem with your bike while riding, what should you do?

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Pull over to a safe place, get off the bike, and call for help from an adult or roadside assistance.

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Continue riding and hope the problem goes away.

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Pull over to the side of the road and try to fix it yourself.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of following the rules of the road while cycling?

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Guaranteed avoidance of fines or penalties

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Reduced risk of accidents

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Improved traffic flow

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Increased respect from motorists

Question 21

When approaching an intersection, cyclists should:

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Yield to pedestrians and vehicles

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Proceed without stopping

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Sound their horn to get attention

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Weave through traffic

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a hand signal used by cyclists?

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Straight arm out to the side

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Waving hand above the head

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Flashing headlights

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Blinking turn signals

Question 23

Cyclists should ride in the:

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Right-hand lane, unless passing

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Left-hand lane

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Middle of the lane

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Sidewalk

Question 24

When riding in a group, cyclists should:

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Maintain a safe distance from each other

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Ride abreast in multiple rows

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Race each other for fun

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Block traffic

Question 25

What is the correct hand signal to indicate a left turn?

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Extend your left arm and bend it at the elbow

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Extend your left arm straight out

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Extend your right arm and bend it at the elbow

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Flash your left turn signal

Question 26

What should you do if you encounter a hazard on the road?

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Slow down or stop if necessary

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Swerve to avoid it

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Honk your horn

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Ignore it

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of following the rules of the road while cycling?

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Potential legal consequences

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Increased safety for cyclists and other road users

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Reduced risk of accidents

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Improved traffic flow

Question 28

When approaching a pedestrian crossing, cyclists should:

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Yield to pedestrians

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Proceed with caution without stopping

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Ring their bell to gain attention

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Signal with their hands to indicate their intention

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety precaution for cycling at night?

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Riding as close to the right-hand curb as possible

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Wearing reflective clothing

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Using a headlight and taillight

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Biking on well-lit streets

Question 30

Which of the following hand signals is used to indicate a left turn?

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Left arm bent at the elbow with the forearm pointing up

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Left arm extended straight out to the side

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Right arm extended straight out to the side

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Right arm bent at the elbow with the forearm pointing up

Question 31

When approaching a stop sign, cyclists must:

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Come to a complete stop at the marked line

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Slow down and yield to other vehicles if necessary

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Proceed with caution if no other vehicles are present

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Stop only if there are stop signs for all directions

Question 32

Cyclists under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet in most states:

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Only in states with specific helmet laws for young cyclists

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Yes, in all states

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No, not in any states

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Only in states with specific helmet laws for cyclists

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of cyclists?

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Riding on sidewalks to avoid traffic

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Following all applicable traffic laws

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Yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks

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Wearing proper safety gear when riding

Question 34

When riding a bicycle at night in most U.S. states, what lighting is required?

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White light in front, red light in back

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No lighting

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Any lighting that makes the bike visible

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Lighting only on sidewalks

Question 35

When cycling on the road, cyclists are required to:

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Obey all traffic laws

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Use sidewalks exclusively

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Ride against oncoming traffic

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Ride without wearing a helmet

Question 36

A flashing yellow traffic light instructs cyclists to:

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Proceed with caution

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Stop immediately

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Increase speed

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Yield to oncoming traffic

Question 37

When riding a bicycle at night, cyclists should:

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Use a headlight and reflective gear

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Use a flashlight attached to the handlebars

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Use only a rear light

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Ride without any lights

Question 38

Approaching a pedestrian crossing, cyclists should:

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Slow down and yield to pedestrians

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Ignore the crossing and continue riding

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Speed up to cross before the pedestrians

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Honk the horn to alert pedestrians

Question 39

When passing a parked car on a bicycle, cyclists should:

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Be cautious of suddenly opening doors

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Assume the door is closed and pass closely

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Ride as quickly as possible to avoid any potential danger

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Honk the horn to alert the driver inside the car

Question 40

The primary purpose of wearing a bicycle helmet is to:

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Protect the head in the event of a fall

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Make the cyclist appear more stylish

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Block out the sun's rays

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Keep hair out of the face

Question 41

When approaching an intersection with a stop sign, cyclists should:

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Come to a complete stop, yield to all traffic, and proceed when safe

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Slow down but do not stop unless there is oncoming traffic

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Proceed without stopping, assuming other drivers will yield

Question 42

When riding in a group, cyclists should:

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Maintain a safe distance from each other and follow the designated leader's signals

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Race each other to see who can get ahead

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Draft off of the cyclist in front to save energy

Question 43

Cyclists should ride on the:

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Right-hand side of the road, with the flow of traffic

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Any side of the road as long as they yield to cars

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Left-hand side of the road, against traffic

Question 44

When passing a parked car, cyclists should:

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Check for oncoming traffic, slow down if necessary, and leave a safe distance

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Assume the car is unoccupied and pass quickly

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Ring a bell to alert the car's occupants

Question 45

Cyclists should obey:

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All traffic laws, including stop signs and traffic signals

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Only the laws that apply to vehicles with motors

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Only the laws that they agree with

Question 46

The primary reason for cyclists to follow the rules of the road is to:

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Ensure their own safety and the safety of others

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Be seen as a responsible cyclist

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Avoid getting a ticket

Question 47

When making a turn, cyclists should:

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Signal their intention with hand signals, check for oncoming traffic, and yield when necessary

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Use only hand signals to indicate their turn

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Assume other drivers will see them and turn without signaling

Question 48

Cyclists should exercise extra caution when riding in:

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Wet or icy conditions

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Sunny and dry conditions

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Never, as they are always safe on a bike

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Only at night

Question 49

When approaching a busy intersection, cyclists should:

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Slow down, yield to all traffic, and proceed when safe

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Speed up to avoid potential collisions

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Use hand signals only to indicate their intentions

Question 50

When riding your bike on the road, you should always ride...

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With the flow of traffic

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Wherever you feel safest

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Against the flow of traffic

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On the sidewalk

Question 51

Before turning left at an intersection, a cyclist should:

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Signal with their left arm straight out and look over their left shoulder.

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Signal with their right arm straight out.

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Quickly turn left without looking.

Question 52

What is the safest way to approach a roundabout while cycling?

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Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when it's safe.

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Enter the roundabout quickly before any cars arrive.

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Ride against the flow of traffic in the roundabout.

Question 53

Which of these is the most important piece of safety equipment for a cyclist?

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A properly fitted helmet

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A bell

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A rearview mirror

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A speedometer

Question 54

When riding at night, what should your bike be equipped with?

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A white headlight and a red rear reflector

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A loud horn

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Reflective tape on your clothes only

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Flashing colorful lights

Question 55

What hand signal indicates you are slowing down or stopping?

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Left arm extended downwards, palm facing backward.

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Left arm bent upwards at the elbow.

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Right arm extended straight out.

Question 56

Where should you make a lane change when on a bicycle?

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Gradually, after checking for traffic and signaling your intention.

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By weaving in and out of traffic.

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Quickly, without signaling if you see an opening.

Question 57

If riding with a friend, how should you ride on the road?

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Single file, one behind the other.

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Side by side, taking up the entire lane.

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Racing each other.

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It depends on the width of the road.

Question 58

What should you do if you hear a car honking behind you?

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Remain calm, check your surroundings, and safely move to the right if possible.

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Ignore the honk and keep riding.

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Swerve your bike unpredictably.

Question 59

When approaching a pedestrian crossing, cyclists should:

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Slow down, yield to pedestrians, and be prepared to stop.

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Speed up to clear the crossing before pedestrians.

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Ride on the sidewalk to avoid pedestrians.