Cycling Safety Quiz

Cycling Safety Quiz

Test your knowledge on how to safely share the road with cyclists with this engaging quiz.

published on March 19
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What is the recommended distance to keep between your car and a cyclist when passing?

At least 3 feet
1 foot
5 feet
10 feet
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When making a right turn, what should you be aware of when cyclists are present?

When making a right turn, what should you be aware of when cyclists are present?
Check blind spots before turning
Speed up to get ahead of cyclists
Honk loudly to alert cyclists
Ignore cyclists
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What should you avoid doing when driving behind a cyclist?

What should you avoid doing when driving behind a cyclist?
Revving the engine to rush them
Tailgating the cyclist
Use high beams to alert them
Play loud music to move them out of the way
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What type of roads are cyclists legally allowed to ride on?

What type of roads are cyclists legally allowed to ride on?
Most public roads
Highways only
Private property
Sidewalks only
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What should you do if you encounter a group of cyclists riding together?

What should you do if you encounter a group of cyclists riding together?
Wait for a safe passing opportunity
Speed through the group
Yell at them to move over
Challenge them to a race
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How should you approach a cyclist stopped at a red light?

How should you approach a cyclist stopped at a red light?
Give them space to safely start moving
Honk to hurry them up
Squeeze past them on the right side
Ignore them and proceed past
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What is the best way to safely overtake a cyclist on the road?

What is the best way to safely overtake a cyclist on the road?
Give plenty of clearance and signal in advance
Cut in front of them abruptly
Rev your engine to alert them
Swerve around them at high speed
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What should you do if you need to make a left turn and a cyclist is approaching from the opposite direction?

What should you do if you need to make a left turn and a cyclist is approaching from the opposite direction?
Yield and wait for the cyclist to pass
Turn quickly before they reach you
Signal and turn without looking
Nudge the cyclist off the road
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Why is it important to check for cyclists before opening your car door on a street?

Why is it important to check for cyclists before opening your car door on a street?
To avoid 'dooring' the cyclist
To scare the cyclist away
To make them swerve around your door
To see if they are paying attention
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When are you legally required to yield to cyclists on the road?

When are you legally required to yield to cyclists on the road?
In all situations where they have the right of way
Only if they are children
Never
Only during daylight hours
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What action should you take if you accidentally cut off a cyclist while driving?

What action should you take if you accidentally cut off a cyclist while driving?
Apologize and give them space to recover
Speed away to avoid confrontation
Stop and argue with them
Blame the cyclist for being in the way
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to share the road with cyclists?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to share the road with cyclists?
Intentionally swerving near cyclists
Giving cyclists plenty of space
Checking for cyclists before turning
Respecting cyclists' right to the road