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Question 1

👕 Clothing & Visibility (Rules 59–60)

1️⃣ Why should cyclists avoid loose clothing?

2️⃣ What clothing improves visibility in daylight or poor light?

3️⃣ What improves visibility in the dark?

4️⃣ Are cyclists required to wear a helmet?

5️⃣ What lights MUST a cycle have at night?

6️⃣ What reflectors MUST a cycle have?

7️⃣ Are flashing lights allowed on bicycles?

Answer 1

👕 Clothing & Visibility (Rules 59–60)

1️⃣
→ It may get tangled in the chain or wheels or obscure lights.

2️⃣
→ Light-coloured or fluorescent clothing.

3️⃣
→ Reflective clothing or accessories.

4️⃣
→ Not legally required, but strongly recommended and should meet regulations.

5️⃣
→ White front light + red rear light (lit).

6️⃣
→ Red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors if made after 1/10/85).

7️⃣
→ ✅ Yes, but a steady front light is recommended without street lighting.

Question 2

8️⃣ Are cyclists legally required to use cycle lanes or tracks?

9️⃣ How are cycle lanes usually marked?

🔟 What MUST cyclists do on separated cycle tracks?

1️⃣1️⃣ How should cyclists behave on shared cycle/pedestrian routes?

1️⃣2️⃣ MUST cyclists cycle on pavements?

Answer 2

8️⃣
→ ❌ No, cyclists may use judgement.

9️⃣
→ A white line, sometimes broken.

🔟
→ Stay on the cyclist side only.

1️⃣1️⃣
→ Slow down, give space, and be ready to stop.

1️⃣2️⃣
→ ❌ No

Question 3

🚶 Sharing with Others (Rules 63, 66–67)

1️⃣3️⃣ How should cyclists alert pedestrians or horse riders?

1️⃣4️⃣ Why must cyclists take extra care around horses?

1️⃣5️⃣ Should cyclists pass horses on the left?

1️⃣6️⃣ How much space should cyclists leave near parked cars?

1️⃣7️⃣ Why must cyclists look behind before overtaking or turning?

Answer 3

🚶 Sharing with Others (Rules 63, 66–67)

1️⃣3️⃣
→ Ring a bell or call out politely.

1️⃣4️⃣
→ Horses can be startled, especially if passed without warning.

1️⃣5️⃣
→ ❌ No — MUST NOT pass a horse on the left.

1️⃣6️⃣
→ At least 1 metre (a door’s width).

1️⃣7️⃣
→ To check for traffic or other cyclists.

Question 4

🚍 Bus Lanes & Traffic (Rule 65)

1️⃣8️⃣ Can cyclists usually use bus lanes?

1️⃣9️⃣ What must cyclists watch out for near buses?

2️⃣0️⃣ Where MUST cyclists NOT ride near buses?

Answer 4

🚍 Bus Lanes & Traffic (Rule 65)

1️⃣8️⃣
→ ✅ Yes, if signs allow.

1️⃣9️⃣
→ Passengers getting on or off.

2️⃣0️⃣
→ ❌ Between the kerb and a stopped bus.

Question 5

❌ Prohibited Actions (Rules 68–69)

2️⃣1️⃣ MUST cyclists carry passengers?
.

2️⃣2️⃣ MUST cyclists hold onto moving vehicles?

2️⃣3️⃣ MUST cyclists ride under the influence of drink or drugs?

2️⃣4️⃣ MUST cyclists obey traffic signs and lights?

Answer 5

❌ Prohibited Actions (Rules 68–69)

2️⃣1️⃣
→ ❌ No ,unless the cycle is designed for it.

2️⃣2️⃣
→ ❌ MUST NOT.

2️⃣3️⃣
→ ❌ MUST NOT.

2️⃣4️⃣
→ ✅ Yes

Question 6

🚦 Traffic Lights & Advanced Stop Lines (Rule 71)

2️⃣5️⃣ Can cyclists cross a stop line at red lights?

2️⃣6️⃣ What is an advanced stop line (ASL)?

2️⃣7️⃣ What can cyclists cross when lights are red at an ASL?

Answer 6

🚦 Traffic Lights & Advanced Stop Lines (Rule 71)

2️⃣5️⃣
→ MUST NOT cross the final stop line.

2️⃣6️⃣
→ A box allowing cyclists to wait ahead of other traffic.

2️⃣7️⃣
→ The first stop line only, not the final one.

Question 7

🛣️ Road Positioning (Rule 72)

2️⃣8️⃣ When should cyclists ride in the centre of the lane?

2️⃣9️⃣ How far from the kerb should cyclists ride on busy roads?

Answer 7

🛣️ Road Positioning (Rule 72)

2️⃣8️⃣
→ On quiet roads, slow traffic, or near junctions.

2️⃣9️⃣
→ At least 0.5 metres, more if safer.

Question 8

🔀 Junctions & Turning (Rules 73–75)

3️⃣0️⃣ How should cyclists behave at junctions without cycle facilities?

3️⃣1️⃣ What should cyclists do if they don’t feel safe at a junction?

3️⃣2️⃣ Why must cyclists avoid riding inside turning vehicles?

3️⃣3️⃣ What is a two-stage right turn?

Answer 8

🔀 Junctions & Turning (Rules 73–75)

3️⃣0️⃣
→ Act as if driving a motor vehicle.

3️⃣1️⃣
→ Dismount and wheel the bike.

3️⃣2️⃣
→ Risk of being cut across.

3️⃣3️⃣
→ Go straight → wait in marked area → complete turn on next green.

Question 9

🔄 Roundabouts (Rules 76–80)

3️⃣4️⃣ Do cyclists have priority when going straight ahead?

3️⃣5️⃣ Why are long vehicles dangerous at roundabouts?

3️⃣6️⃣ What is often safer on busy roundabouts?

Answer 9

🔄 Roundabouts (Rules 76–80)

3️⃣4️⃣
→ Yes, unless signs say otherwise.

3️⃣5️⃣
→ They need extra space and may not see cyclists.

3️⃣6️⃣
→ Dismounting or waiting for a safe gap.

Question 10

🚸 Crossings (Rules 81–82)

3️⃣7️⃣ Can cyclists ride across zebra, pelican or puffin crossings?

3️⃣8️⃣ Which crossing allows cyclists to ride across?

3️⃣9️⃣ When can cyclists cross cycle-only crossings?

4️⃣0️⃣ What should cyclists do at level crossings with a ‘cyclist dismount’ sign?

Answer 10

🚸 Crossings (Rules 81–82)

3️⃣7️⃣
→ ❌ No, must dismount and wheel.

3️⃣8️⃣
→ ✅ Toucan crossings.

3️⃣9️⃣
→ Only when the green cycle symbol shows.

4️⃣0️⃣
→ Dismount and wheel the cycle.