The East Bay Bicycle Coalition (EBBC) is a volunteer organization
dedicated to promoting bicycling as an everyday means of transportation and recreation.


Bicycle Safety Quiz

1) Under the California Vehicle Code, a bicyclist
  1. Always has the right of way.
  2. Must always yield to motor vehicles.
  3. Has the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers of vehicles.

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2) When making a right turn an at intersection that has a STOP sign posted, a bicyclist must legally:
  1. Must come to a complete stop before making the turn.
  2. May proceed without stopping if it is safe to do so.
  3. Does not need to stop if she/he stays next to the curb throughout the turn.

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3) A bicyclist intending to go straight at an intersection that has a "right turn only" lane should be positioned:
  1. In the lane next to the turn lane.
  2. Next to the curb.
  3. In the center of the right turn lane.

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4) A bicyclist should ride:
  1. On the sidewalk, as if you were walking.
  2. On the edge of the road, as close to the curb and parked cars as possible.
  3. In the road as if driving a car.

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5) To avoid hitting car doors on a street/road with on-street parking, a bicyclist should:
  1. Ride far enough from parked cars that you go past open doors without changing your path.
  2. Swerve hard and yell when you see a door opened in front of you.
  3. Do nothing. Bicyclists can't do anything about such collisions. They're the motorists' fault.

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6) Riding against traffic on a one-way street or the left side of a two-way street is:
  1. Recommended.
  2. A personal choice.
  3. Illegal and dangerous.

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7) Bicycle helmet:
  1. Are required by law for all bicyclists under eighteen years of age.
  2. Can prevent only children from head injuries.
  3. Are uncomfortable and useless.

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8) Bicycles may be ridden on freeways:
  1. But it's extremely dangerous to do so.
  2. Never.
  3. Unless there are signs prohibiting bicycles.

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9) A bicycle must be equipped with a headlight:
  1. If it is ridden after dark.
  2. If it does not have a white front reflector.
  3. At all times.

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10) Hand signals for bicyclists are the same as those with automobile drivers except that:
  1. The left turn signal may be made with the right arm.
  2. The right turn signal may be made with the right arm.
  3. Bicyclists are not required to signal their turns.

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11) To get along with other road users, a bicyclist should:
  1. Obey traffic laws and be predictable.
  2. Always insist on taking the right of way.
  3. Stay out of their way.

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12) Of the three kinds of car-bike collisions described below, the LEAST frequent is:
  1. Bicyclist runs "stop" or "yield" sign.
  2. Motorist misjudges space required to pass bicyclist traveling in the same directions.
  3. Oncoming motorist makes a left turn into bicyclist.

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End of EBBC Bicycle Safety Quiz
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