Bicycle Quiz 101

As a bicycle rider do you need to abide by road rules that vehicle drivers abide by?

No, Bicycle riders have their own road rules

Yes, we all go by the same rules

When riding at night what is one rule that is most important?

Have a Light operating on your bike

Ride on the footpath

When turning a corner on my bicycle, do I need to do anything?

Indicate with a hand signal that you are turning

Nothing, just turn the corner

When riding on a shared path with pedestrians, do pedestrians need to give way to me?

No, they have the right of way

Yes, pedestrians must move aside when a bike is coming.

Can I carry a second passenger?

No, not at all

Yes, only if the bike is equipped to carry a 2nd passenger

Yes, only if the bike is equipped to carry a 2nd passenger (and they are also wearing a helmet)

How much distance should you keep between you and the back of a motor vehicle you follow?

1 metre distance

1.5 metre distance

2 metre distance

Can a bike rider overtake another bike?

Yes, but ONLY if safe to do so

No, they must remain behind the other rider until that rider turns

Can bike riders ride side-by side?

Yes, riders can ride a maximum of 3 riders side-by side

Yes, riders can ride a maximum of 2 riders side-by side, and the space between bike and car traffic allows it

A special purpose lane is a marked lane, or part of a marked lane, including: bicycle lane, bus lanes, tram lanes & transit lanes.

A rider can use all special lanes

A bike rider can only use the bike lane

A bike rider can use all lanes (excluding the tram lane)

You can ride across pedestrian crossings situated at traffic lights if you

Proceed slowly and safely

Give way to any pedestrian on the crossing

Keep to the left of any oncoming bicycle rider

All of the above

Is there a minimum age limit for the issuing of fines?

Yes, only 18 and above

No, there is no age limit

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