Welcome to Dorset Police Bicycle Safety Quiz Key

Welcome to Dorset Police Bicycle Safety Quiz Key Stage 2 (Age 8 -11 yrs) Round 1, Rider Knowledge Quiz All answers are provided within the quiz, try and answer the question before moving to the next slide. You can use these links below to take you to the Highway Code. https: //www. gov. uk/guidance/the-highway-code. https: //www. highwaycodeuk. co. uk/download-pdf. html

Q 1. What parts of your bicycle should you check before riding off? Select 5 answers A. Pedals B. Tyres C. Reflector D. Lights E. Chain F. Brakes G. Handlebars

A 1. What parts of your bicycle should you check before riding off? 5 answers: A. Pedals B. Tyres pumped up C. Reflector pumped up D. Lights if they are fitted E. Chain oiled, not dry F. Brakes G. Handlebars all work

Q 2. How do you carry items safely on your bicycle? Select 2 answers A. Use a bike bag or fitted basket B. Put carrier bags on the handle bars C. Use fitted panniers over the back wheel D. Ride one handed while carrying a bag in the other hand

A 2. How do you carry items safely on your bicycle? B and D are dangerous A. Use a bike bag or fitted basket B. Put carrier bags on the handle bars C. Use fitted panniers over the back wheel D. Ride one handed while carrying a bag in the other hand

Q 3. What advice is given about riding your bike on the pavement? Select 1 answer A. You must not ride on the pavement unless there are special signs allowing you to do so B. You may only ride in parks C. You must ride on the pavement all of the time

A 3. What advice is given about riding your bike on the pavement? Take special care if riding in the road A. You must not ride on the pavement unless there are special signs allowing you to do so Route to be used by pedal cycles only B. You may only ride in parks C. You must ride on the pavement all of the time - Never if there are lots of pedestrians Segregated pedal cycle and pedestrian route

Q 4. True or false? You must not hold onto any other vehicle or another cyclist when riding.

A 4. True You must not hold onto any other vehicle or another cyclist when riding.

Q 5. What colour clothing or material would make you more visible during the day? A. Dark colours B. Bright, fluorescent colours C. Pale colours

A 5. What colour clothing or material would make you more visible during the day? A. Dark colours B. Bright, fluorescent colours C. Pale colours

Q 6. What can be used on clothing or held to help make you be seen by other road users when it’s dark? A. Glow sticks B. Reflective material C. Bicycle Lights D. Torches E. Reflectors F. Plastic bag

A 6. What can be used on clothing or held to help make you be seen by other road users when it’s dark? Be Bright - Be Seen Day or Night! A. Glow sticks - can help to show you up at night, but they do go dull very quickly. They are good as add-ons. B. Reflective material reflective stipes on outer clothing are very effective at night as long as light shines onto it. C. Bicycle Lights are very good to show you up at night, others will see the light, which can be used to shine your way too. D. Torches light the way, other road users will see the light. Make sure not to point light directly towards a drivers view. E. Reflectors can be used, they are small and could be masked. They only work when light is on them. F. Plastic bag – does not show up in the dark

Q 7. When cycling what should you always do before signalling? A. Look behind B. Check your balance C. Ring your bell

A 7. When cycling what should you always do before signalling? A. Look behind B. Check your balance C. Ring your bell

Q 8. What should you be aware of when riding your bicycle, skateboard, scooter or rollerblades? A. To wear a protective helmet that is the correct size and fastened correctly B. The clothes you should wear C. Riding or skating where there are busy pavements D. Signs that let you know the rules E. The Highway Code

A 8. What should you be aware of when riding your bicycle, skateboard, scooter or rollerblades? A. To wear a protective helmet that is the correct size and fastened correctly B. The clothes you should wear To help protect you and to be seen by other road users. Knee and elbow pads, fluorescent and reflective clothing. C. Riding or skating where there are busy pavements Especially, if there are young children or elderly pedestrians. If possible use playgrounds or parks to practice. D. Signs that let you know the rules you must obey road signs and traffic signals. E. The Highway Code you must have good knowledge and obey the rules.

Q 9. Yes or no? You can cycle when you see this sign?

A 9. No This sign is: Order - No Cycling

Q 10. Which 2 options from the list below should you do when getting in or out of cars? A. Only open windows when car has stopped B. Use the door on the pavement side C. Only open the door when there are cars and bikes coming D. Only get out when you are sure it is safe

A 10. Which 2 options from the list below should you do when getting in or out of cars? A. Only open windows when car has stopped B. Use the door on the pavement side C. Only open the door when there are cars and bikes coming D. Only get out when you are sure it is safe

Thank you for taking part in the Quiz How did you do? If you got all questions correct Well Done! Don’t worry if you didn’t get all the answers. You can always go over it again to see what you remember from the last time. Keep Safe