For Bicycles
Bicycles Permitted on Sidewalk Sign
Are people permitted to ride bicycles on sidewalks with this sign?
Bicycle Lanes
Are bicyclists allowed to ride outside the bicycle lane within sidewalks as shown in the diagram at left if there are no pedestrians using the sidewalk?
Stop Signs
You see a stop sign. What do you do?
Using a smartphone
Is it okay to make a phone call while riding a bicycle?
Bicycle Headlight
As you were leaving to go to the nearby convenience store by bicycle, you noticed that the battery for your headlight was dead. What would you do?
CorrectThis is a road sign permitting bicyclists to use the sidewalk with pedestrians. However, bicyclists must ride slowly on the roadway side of the sidewalk.
IncorrectThis is a road sign permitting bicyclists to use the sidewalk with pedestrians. However, bicyclists must ride slowly on the roadway side of the sidewalk.
IncorrectBicycles are vehicles. They must, in principle, be ridden on the roadway. Bicyclists should ride on the left of the roadway, inside the lines marking pedestrian paths on the left , on the roadway side of sidewalks where bicycles are permitted, on bicycle paths, and in other permitted locations.
CorrectBicycles are vehicles. They must, in principle, be ridden on the roadway. Bicyclists should ride on the left of the roadway, inside the lines marking pedestrian paths on the left , on the roadway side of sidewalks where bicycles are permitted, on bicycle paths, and in other permitted locations.
IncorrectBicycles are vehicles, so bicyclists must come to a stop at stop signs and check that it is safe before proceeding.
CorrectBicycles are vehicles, so bicyclists must come to a stop at stop signs and check that it is safe before proceeding.
IncorrectMaking phone calls, e-mailing, texting and using headphones to listen to music while riding are all violations of the safety rules. These actions impede your ability to identify the dangers around you and may result in an accident.
CorrectMaking phone calls, e-mailing, texting and using headphones to listen to music while riding are all violations of the safety rules. These actions impede your ability to identify the dangers around you and may result in an accident.
IncorrectYou must not ride a bicycle with no headlight.
Just because you always go there and know the area well, don't let your guard down. Riding with no headlight is extremely dangerous because it delays cars and pedestrians from noticing you (on your bicycle). Always keep your light on when riding at night to let others know that you are there.
CorrectYou must not ride a bicycle with no headlight.
Just because you always go there and know the area well, don't let your guard down. Riding with no headlight is extremely dangerous because it delays cars and pedestrians from noticing you (on your bicycle). Always keep your light on when riding at night to let others know that you are there.