Idaho Bicycle Safety Quiz Answer Sheet

1. When approaching a stop sign, a bicyclist must:
• Slow down, and stop if required for safety


2. When approaching a steady red light when going straight, a bicyclist must:
• Stop and yield to all other traffic


3. When at a stop sign, a bicyclist may:
• All of the above: (listed below)
• Cautiously make a turn or proceed forward without stopping
• Make a turn after slowing and yielding the right-of-way if required
• Proceed forward after slowing and yielding the right-of-way if required


4. When at a steady red light, a bicyclist may:
• Make a right hand turn after slowing and yielding the right-of-way if required


5. A bicyclist must always come to a complete stop at a stop sign.
• FALSE


6. Unless making a right-hand turn, a bicyclist must come to a complete stop at a steady red light.
• TRUE


7. A bicyclist may make a left-hand turn onto a one-way highway on a red light:
• After stopping and yielding to other traffic


8. Before turning left or right, the correct distance for a hand signal is:
• At least 100 feet before the turn


9. Per Idaho Law, every bicyclist shall exercise:
• “due care”


10. An adult bicyclist may carry a child:
• All of the above: (listed below)
• In a backpack securely attached to the adult
• In a sling securely attached to the adult
• In a child carrier attached to the bicycle


11. Prohibition of tailgating does not apply to a bicyclist.
• FALSE


12. A bicyclist riding in traffic that is moving faster than the bicyclist shall:
• Ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of roadway


13. A bicyclist riding on a one-way road with two (2) or more lanes may:
• Ride as close as practicable to the left-hand curb or edge of roadway


14. On a two-way highway, a bicyclist may ride on the left side of the road.
• FALSE


15. When preparing for a left turn, a bicyclist shall:
• Move safely into the appropriate lane prior to turning


16. Bicyclists may ride two (2) abreast if it does not impede traffic.
• TRUE


17. It is legal for bicyclists to carry grocery bags with no hands on the handlebars.
• FALSE


18. Bicyclists must yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles, and construction vehicles and workers.
• TRUE


19. When overtaking a pedestrian on a sidewalk, a bicyclist shall:
• Give an audible signal to the pedestrian


20. When operating a bicycle on or along a sidewalk or crosswalk, a bicyclist shall:
• Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians


21. Bicycle racing is legal except where posted signs prevent it.
• FALSE


22. At night, a bicycle must have a front light visible from a distance of:
• At least 500 feet


23. At night, the following equipment must be displayed at the rear of the bicycle:
• A reflector clearly visible


24. At night, it’s a good idea to use both rear reflectors and red flashing rear lights:
• TRUE


25. A properly-fitted bicycle helmet reduces the risk of serious head injuries by:
• A significant amount – approximately 85 percent


26. Helmets should be positioned:
• Both a and b above:
• Evenly between the ears
• 1-2 finger widths above your eyebrow




27. Helmet chin straps should be tightened:
• As snuggly as possible


28. Helmets should include foam pads inside that:
• Feel comfortable but really snug


29. When buying a helmet, choose one per the following criteria:
• All of the above: (listed below)
• It has been tested and “approved”
• It has a CPSC, ASTM, or Snell B-95 sticker
• It fits well prior to any adjustments


30. When a helmet has been involved in a crash:
• Replace it with a new helmet


31. To signal a left turn, a bicyclist:
• Extends the left arm to the left


32. To signal a right turn, a bicyclist:
• Either of the above are correct:
• Extends the upper left arm out with the forearm and hand pointing up
• Extends the right arm to the right


33. To signal a stop, a bicyclist:
• Extends the upper left arm out with the forearm and hand pointing down


34. In order to enhance safety by being seen, bicyclists should wear:
• Both of the above:
• Light colored clothing at all times
• Reflective gear when light conditions are low


35. The “ABCs” of a safe bicycle include:
• Check air in tires, brakes, and tightness of chain


36. Which of the following is accurate?
• Always yield to pedestrians and pass carefully on the left


37. If your bicycle is too large or too small:
• All of the above (listed below)
• It can be difficult to control
• It increases your risk of accident or injury
• It can be uncomfortable


38. What is the best reason below for having fenders on your bicycle?
• In wet conditions, they help eliminate spray from the wheels


39. If a bicycle has only one seat, it is illegal for two (2) people to ride on it at the same time:
• True, except for a child in a backpack, sling or child carrier


40. For more information about safe biking, you can read the following:
• Both of the above:
• The bike and pedestrian information on the itd.idaho.gov web site
• Idaho Traffic Laws, Title 49, Chapter 7


41. When riding on a sidewalk, a bicyclist:
• Has all the duties of a pedestrian


42. When riding on a sidewalk, a bicyclist:
• Must obey the pedestrian crossing signals


43. Bicyclists should:
• Go with traffic on sidewalks to increase safety


44. When sharing the road with other vehicles and pedestrians, bicyclists should:
• Be as predictable as possible


45. Which of the following is true?
• City ordinances regarding bicycles may vary


46. When legally in a crosswalk, a bicyclist must dismount from their bicycle.
• FALSE


47. If a motorist is turning right at an intersection with no light, and a bicyclist immediately to the right on an adjacent sidewalk is going straight:
• The bicyclist has the right-of-way


48. Which of the following is true?
• Most cities and towns have an ordinance regarding public intoxication


49. Some local jurisdictions require bicyclists to use the bike lane if it is available.
• TRUE


50. It is legal for three (3) bicyclists to ride next to each other in the same lane.
• FALSE