Bike quiz answers

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1. False. Riding against traffic is unsafe and illegal. It reduces the reaction time a driver has to avoid a possible collision and puts the cyclist at greater risk of being hit by cars pulling out of driveways (drivers don't always look right when exiting).
2. E
3. B
4. False. It is illegal to ride abreast on a roadway. Cyclists may ride side-by-side on designated bike paths. But this is discouraged because it makes it difficult for faster cyclists to pass.
5. True, but only if there is no paved sidewalk available and the pedestrians walk in single file, facing traffic, and on the outside of the lane.
6. True. It is legal but not mandatory.
7. B
8. True. The law states, "No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped." Thus, it is permissible for two people to ride a tandem bike built for two.
9. False. Cyclists may opt to use a regular traffic lane if they are traveling as fast as the normal rate of traffic.
10. B

Scoring

• 9-10 — You're ready for the road
• 7-8 — Not bad but don't cancel your health insurance.
• 5-6 — You have a lot of studying to do.
• 4 or fewer — Can we call you a cab?