Rules for cyclists

Question 1

What clothing should be worn for cyclists?

Answer 1

Avoid clothes that caould get tangeled in the chain or obscure lights
Daylight or poor light - Light or fluorescent
Dark - Reflective clothing (belt, arm or ankle bands) ti increase visibility
Regulations approved helmets (can reduce risk of head injury in certain circumstances)

Question 2

What lights need to be fitted at night for cyclists?

Answer 2

Must have front white and red rear lights
Flashing lights permitted but riding in areas with no street lights recommended to use steady front lap

Question 3

What refelectors need to be fitted at night for cyclists?

Answer 3

Must have red read relflector and amber pedal reflectors (if manufactured after 1/10/85)

Question 4

What is an overview of using cycle routes as a cyclist?

Answer 4

Cycle lanes are marked by a white lane (which maybe broken) along carriageways
Where safer and easier use these lanes and toucan crossings
Depending on your experience so use judgement as not obligate

Question 5

What are cycle tracks?

Answer 5

Routes that are phycially protected or located away from motor traffic other than crossing side roads

Question 6

What is an overview of using cycle tracks when seperated from pedestrians?

Answer 6

May run along pavements or footpaths but seperated by a feature such as a change of material or verge or kerb or white line
Must keep to the side for cyclists

Question 7

What is an overview of using cycle tracks if not seperated from pedestrians?

Answer 7

Take care when passing pedestrians espcially children, older adults or disabled people
Slow and stop is necessary
Must not cycle on the pavement

Question 8

What is an overview of sharing space with horse riders, pedestrians or horse-drawn vehicle?

Answer 8

Take care when passing pedestrians and horse riders espcially children, older adults or disabled people
LEt them know you are there by ringing a bell (recommed fitting bell to bike) or call out politely
Though pedestrian maybe deaf, blind or partially sighted which may not obvious

Question 9

What is an overview of overtaking horse riders, pedestrians or horse-drawn vehicle?

Answer 9

Dont not bass any of them at high speed, particually from behind
Should not pass a horse on its left, horses also are startled if passing without warning
Be prepared to slow or stop

Question 10

What is an overview of using bus lanes?

Answer 10

Most bus lanes maybe used by cyclists as indicated by signs
Be careful or people getting on an off and dont pass between bus and curb when it is at a stop
Careful when overtaking the bus or leaving bus lane when it is at a stop

Question 11

What should you avoid as a cyclist?

Answer 11

Actions that reduce your control of your cycle
Not riding too close behind another vehicle
Not carrying anything that will effect balance or may get tangled up in chain wheel

Question 12

When riding what considerations are needed as a cyclist?

Answer 12

Consider other road users needs:
Ride two abreast as it can be safer when in large groups or with children and less experienced riders
Allow drivers to overtake by stopping or going into single file
Let people know you are there using bell or voice particaully blind or partially sighted pedestrians and horse riders

Question 13

When as a cyclists should you look around?

Answer 13

Before pulling away from a curb
Pulling out to overtake
Pass stationary vehicles
Turning at junctions
Stopping

Question 14

What should cyclists do for obstructions and road features?

Answer 14

Watch out for them such as drains or potholes, positon yourself to safely beable to move to left (as well as right) to avoid them
Take care near road features such as road humps, narrowings or traffic calming features

Question 15

What should be done if a cyclist is moving pass a parked vehicle?

Answer 15

Leave 1 meter or door’s width to avoid being hit if done is open
Watch out for pedestrians stepping into your path

Question 16

What so you do if a vehicle comes from behind as a cyclist?

Answer 16

Give clear signals to allow others to know what you will do

Question 17

What does a cyclist need to do when passing a large vehicle?

Answer 17

Only pass to the left of large vehicles when they are stationary or slow moving
Proceed with caution as the driver may not see you
Becareful at junction or lane changes as they move left

Question 18

What must you not do as a cyclist?

Answer 18

Carry a passenger unless it has been buildt or adapted for you to carry one
Hold onto moving vehicle or trailer
RIde in a dangerous, careless or inconsiderate manner
Rider under the influence drink or drugs including medicine

Question 19

What must you do as a cyclist?

Answer 19

Obey all traffic signs and traffic light signals

Question 20

What do you need to do when parking you cycle?

Answer 20

Find a conspicous location easily spotted by passers by
Use cycle stands or other cycle parking facilities
Do not leave it where it is an obstruction
Secure it well so it wont fall over and become a hazard or obstruction

Question 21

What do you do at traffic lights as a cyclist?

Answer 21

Must not cross the stop line when the lights are red
Some junction have an advance stop line to position yourself ahead of other traffic and wait (so when red you can corss the first line but must not cross the second)

Question 22

Where should a cyclist position themself on a road?

Answer 22

RIde in the centre of your lane to be as clearly visable as possible

Question 23

When should a cyclist move over to the left?

Answer 23

When faster moving vehicles are behind you
On quiet roads and when slower moving traffic moved freely to allow them to pass by
At approaching junctions or when roads narrows where it would be unsafe for drivers to overtake you

Question 24

What should a cyclist do when riding on busy roads?

Answer 24

Allow them to overtake where safe to do so
Keep at least 0.5m or further from the kurb
Traffic on duel carriageways moves quickily and take extra care crossing slip roads

Question 25

What can be present to help cyclists cross junctions?

Answer 25

Junction particularly those with traffic lights have special cycle facilities such as cyclie traffic lights to allow you to move or corss seperately from other traffic These make journey safer and easier

Question 26

How should a cyclists cross junctions if no cycle facillities?

Answer 26

Approach as if you were driving a motor vehicle Be in centre of lane where sble to do so safely to be visivle as possible and avoid dangerous overtaking It may be safer to dismount and wheel yourself across the junction

Question 27

As a cyclist what should you are approaching a junction on the left?

Answer 27

Watch out for vehicles turning in front of you and out of or into the side road If turning left, check first for other cyclists or motorcyclists before signalling Do not ride the inside of vehicales signalling or slowing down to turn left

Question 28

As a cyclist what should you are approaching a junction on the riight?

Answer 28

If turning, check traffic to ensure it is safe, then signal and move to centre of road Wait until safe gap and give final look before turning (maybe safe to wait on left before turning) Dismount and push your cycle across the road if needed

Question 29

As a cyclist what should you do if you are rurning in or out of a side road?

Answer 29

Give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross

Question 30

Where do two staged turns occur?

Answer 30

At some signal-controlled junctions there maybe signs to turn right in two stages

Question 31

What is the first stage of a two stage turn for a cyclist?

Answer 31

WHen traffic turns green cyclists should go straight ahead to the locaction marked by a cycle symbol and turn arrow on the carriageway and must stop there

Question 32

What is the second stage of a two stage turn for a cyclist?

Answer 32

When traffic lights on the far side of the junction, now facing cyclist turn green, they should then complete manoeuvre

Question 33

As a cyclist what should you do if you are going straight ahead?

Answer 33

You have priority over traffic waiting to turn into or out of the side road, unless road signs indicate otherwise If there is a junction on the left, procced safely especially if slow moving or stationary traffic Watch out for drivers intending to yurn across your path as they may not be able to see you so judge speed and position occurdinly

Question 34

As a cyclist what should you are approaching a junction on the left if there are large vehicles?

Answer 34

Take great care as they might not be able to see you They have to move over to the right before turning left and their rear wheels may come very close to the kurb while turning

Question 35

What should a cylist do when crossing a busy roads to make it safer and easier?

Answer 35

Dismount and push your cycle across Wait for safe gap in the traffic before doing so, especially on fast roads and dual carriageways Make use of traffic islands or central reservations where appropriate

Question 36

As a cyclist what should you do if you are on a roadabout when no cycling facilities?

Answer 36

Follow the procesure for cars though they should give you priority Take care for vehicles crossing your path to leave or join as they may not see you

Question 37

As a cyclist what should you do if you are on a roadabout and need to turn right?

Answer 37

Can ride in the left or right hand lane and move left when approaching exit Position yourself in the centre of the lane if safe to do so Signal right when not leaving May feel safer dismounting and walking on pavement or verge

Question 38

As a cyclist what do you need to be careful of if you stay on the left hand lane?

Answer 38

Drivers may not easily see you Take care when cycling across exits. indicate right to show not leaving Watch out for vehicles crossing your path to leave or join the roundabout

Question 39

As a cyclist what should you do if you are on a roadabout when cycling facilities?

Answer 39

You should use these facilities as they make the journey safer and easier Though will depend on experience, skills and situation at the time

Question 40

As a cyclist what should you do if you are on a roadabout with long vehicles?

Answer 40

Give plenty of room to long vehicles on the roundabout as they need space to manoeucre Do not ride in space they need to manouvre It may be safer to wait for them to clear the roundabout

Question 41

What crossings cant cyclists ride acrpss?

Answer 41

Equestrian crossings Pelican Puffin Zebra Dismount and walk across

Question 42

What is an overview of the crossing cyclists can use?

Answer 42

Toucan crossings are light controlled crossing shared with pedestrians Push button operated and cross with green signal and cyclists can ride across

Question 43

WHat is an overviewo of cycle tracks?

Answer 43

Can be in spacious pedestrian environments SHoudl look out for pedestrians and prepare to stop for those that cross track informally

Question 44

WHat is an overview of cycle tracks with signal?

Answer 44

Maybe linked by cycle only signalling crossing which you may ride across but musnt until there is a green symbol showing

Question 45

WHat is an overview of crossing with level crossings as a cyclist?

Answer 45

Take extra care when crossing level crossings and tramways. You should dismount at level crossings where a cyclist dismount sign is displayed