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Rules for Cyclists Flashcards

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Rules for cyclists and one other section provide additional rules, name the other section?

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You and your Bicycle

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How should a cyclist behave in terms of clothing. Name four items and why they are important.

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  1. A cycle helmet: Conforms to current regulations, ensure is the correct size and securely fastened.
  2. Appropriate clothes for cycling, Avoid clothes that could get tangled in the chain, wheel or obscure lights.
  3. Light-coloured or fluorescent clothing in poor daylight.
  4. Reflective clothing or accessory in the dark.
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How should a cyclist behave at night?

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Cycle MUST have white front lights are red rear lights lit.
Amber pedal reflectors if manufactures after ‘85.
These will help you be seen when on roads or cycle paths.
Flashing flights permitted but steady front light preferred.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Cycle Routes and Other Facilities?

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Use cycle routes, advanced stop lines and cycle boxes/toucan crossings unless at the time it is unsafer to do so. Use is not compulsory of these facilities, it will depend on your level of experience and skills but they will often make your journey safer.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Cycle Tracks?

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Usually located away from the road, but may occasionally be found alongside footpaths or pavements. May or may not be segregated.

When using segregated tracks you MUST keep to the side intended for cyclists as the pedestrian side is a pavements.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Cycle Tracks when passing pedestrians?

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Take when when passing, especially children, older or disabled people, and allow them plenty of room. Always be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary Take care near junctions as you may not see other road users, they many not see you either.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Cycle Lanes?

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Cycle Lanes are marked by a white line along the carriage way. Keep within the lane when possible. Upon leaving check before you pull out that it is safe to do so and signal your intent clearly.

This is again not compulsory. Depends on experience.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Pavements or Footpaths?

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Cyclists MUST NOT cycle on a pavement.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Bus Lanes?

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Most bus lanes may be used by cyclists as indicated via signs. Watch out for people getting on or off a bus Also take care when overtaking a bus or leaving a bus lane as you will enter busier traffic.

Do NOT pass between the bus whens topped and the pavement. This is unsafe practice.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of general road usage?

Recall all concepts required 1-3/6.

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  1. Keep both hands on the handlebars except when signalling or changing gear.
  2. Keep both feet on the pedals.
  3. Never ride more than two abreast, ride in single ride on narrow, busy roads or around bends.
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How should Cyclists behave in terms of general road usage?

Recall all concepts required 4-6/6.

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  1. Not ride close behind other vehicles.
  2. Not carry anything which will affect your balance or may get tangled up with your wheels or chain.
  3. Be considerate of other road users, particularly blind and partially sighted pedestrians. Ring bell to inform them you are there.
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How should Cyclists behave in terms of when on the road 1-3/6?

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  1. Look around before moving away from the kerb. Turning when safe and letting others know intent by signalling.
  2. Look well ahead for obstructions in the road. E.g. drains, pot-holes or parked vehicles.
  3. Leave plenty of room when passing parked vehicles and watch out for doors opening.
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How should Cyclists behave in terms of when on the road 4-6/6?

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  1. Be aware of traffic coming up behind you.
  2. Take extra care near road humps, narrowing and other traffic calming features.
  3. Take care when overtaking.
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What should Cyclists NOT DO when on a road?

Recall the 4 KEY concepts.

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  1. Carry another passenger unless the cycle has been built to do so.
  2. Hold onto a moving vehicle or trailer.
  3. Ride in a dangerous, careless or inconsiderate manner.
  4. Ride when under the influence of drink or drugs, including medicine.
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How should Cyclists behave in terms of traffic signs and traffic light signals.

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Cyclists MUST obey all traffic signs and traffic light signals.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of parking their bicycle?
Recall 4 concepts?

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  1. Find a conspicuous location where it can be seen by passers-by
  2. Use cycle stands or other cycle parking facilities where possible.
  3. Do not leave it where it would cause an obstruction or hazard to other road users.
  4. Secure it well so that it will not fall over and become an obstruction or hazard.
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How should Cyclists behave when at a strop line when the traffic lights are red?

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Cyclists MUST NOT cross the stop line when the traffic lights are red. Some junctions have advanced stop line to enable you to wait and position ahead of traffic.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Road Junctions, approaching on the left?

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Watch out for vehicles turning in front of you, out of or into the side road. Before you turn check for undertaking cyclists or motorcyclists. DO NOT ride on the inside of vehicles signalling or slow down to turn left.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Road Junctions, approaching on the right?

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Check the traffic the ensure it is safe, then signal and move to the center of the road. Wait for a safe gap in the oncoming traffic and give a final look before completing the turn. Safer to wait on the left or to dismount and push your cycle across the road.

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How should Cyclists behave on Road Junctions in terms of long vehicles?

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Pay particular attention as they need a lot of room to man-oeuvre at corners. Drivers may not see you and may have to move to the right in order to turn left. Wait until they have completed their turn as their rear wheels come very close to the kerb while turning. Never ride between the vehicle and the kerb.

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How should Cyclists behave on Dual Carriageways?

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Remember that traffic on most dual carriageways moves quickly. When crossing wait for a safe gap and cross each carriageway in turn. Take extra care when crossing slip roads.

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How should Cyclists behave on Roundabouts?

What are the three KEY steps?

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Possibly safer to walk the cycle round on the pavements. If riding round you should:

  1. Be aware drivers may not easily see you
  2. Take extra care when cycling across exits. Signal right to show you are not leaving yet.
  3. Watch out for vehicles crossing your path to leave or join the roundabout.
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How should Cyclists behave on Roundabouts in terms of long vehicles?

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Give plenty of room as they need more room to turn. DO NOT rider in the space they need to get round the roundabout. It may be safer to wait until they have cleared the roundabout.

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How should Cyclists behave when crossing the road in terms of equestrian crossing?

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DO NOT ride across equestrian crossings, as they are for horse riders only.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Pelican, Puffin or Zebra crossings?

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Cyclists MUST NOT ride across a pedestrian crossing but may dismount and wheel the cycle across.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Toucan crossings?

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These are light controlled crossings that allow cyclists and pedestrians to share the same crossing and cross together.
Green light is signaled for both and Cyclists can ride across.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Cycle-only crossings?

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Cycle tracks on opposite sides of the road may be linked by signaled crossings. You may ride across but you MUST NOT cross until the green symbol is showing.

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How should Cyclists behave in terms of Level crossings and Tramways?

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Take extra care when crossing the tracks. Cyclists should dismount at these crossings where a ‘cyclist dismount’ sign is displayed.

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