Rules About Cyclists Flashcards
What clothing should cyclists wear
You should avoid clothes that may get tangled in the bike,Light coloured or fluorescent clothing can be worn and you should wear a fastened cycle helmet
What should bikes have fitted for night
White front and red rear lights along with a red rear reflector and amber pedal reflectors
Can bus lanes be used by cyclists
Yes if indicated on signs
What should cyclists do to help safety of others
Avoid any actions that may reduce control on bikes
Be considerate of the need of other road users
Not ride close to vehicles/horses
Not carry anything that may effect your balance or get tangled
When on the road what should cyclists do
Look all around to make sure it’s safe to pull away
Watch for obstructions
Take care when passing cars parked or not
Take extra care on road bumps
What must cyclists not do on the road
Carry a passenger unless your bycicle has been modified for that purpose
Hold onto a moving vehicle
Ride in a Dangerous careless or inconsiderate manner
Ride under the influence of
What two road positions should a cyclist adopt dependent on the situation
Ride in the centre of a lane to make yourself as visible as possible
Move to the left when a vehicle needs to pass
Does a cyclist have right of way when going straight ahead over traffic waiting to turn into or out of the side road
Yes they do
What are the two stages of a two stage turn for a cyclist
Stage 1:When the traffic lights turn green,cyclists wishing to make the turn should go straight ahead to the location marked by a cycle symbol
Stage 2:When the traffic lights on the junction turn green they should then complete the manoeuvre
If turning right what lanes can cyclists ride in
You can ride in the left or right hand lanes and move left when approaching the exit,Signal right throughout when indicating you aren’t leaving
What should riders do at crossings
Dismount and wheel the cycle across
