SMART BIKING EXAM

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SMART BIKING EXAM

DEFINITIONS
• A two-lane road is a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction.
• A multi-lane road is a road with two or more lanes of traffic moving in each direction.
• A one-way street is one that carries traffic in one direction only.
• A narrow lane is a lane too narrow to be safely shared by a bicyclist and a motor vehicle side by side.
• A wide lane is a lane wide enough to be safely shared by a bicyclist and a motor vehicle side by side, assuming the pavement is smooth and free of debris.
• A very wide lane is a lane with more than enough width to be safely shared by a bicyclist and motor vehicle side by side.

ASSUMPTIONS
• Unless specifically stated otherwise, assume that for these test questions:
• The road or street is two-way and two-lane
• Lanes are wide, and the pavement is smooth, dry and free of debris, potholes or other hazards
• The situation described occurs in daylight
• The road or street is straight and level (flat)

THIS EXAMINATION CONSISTS OF THIRTY (30) MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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1. THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION WHEN FITTING A STANDARD FRAME BIKE TO A RIDER IS:

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Bicycle weight

Wheel diameter

Crank length

Frame measurement (stand-over height)

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2. WHY SHOULD A BICYCLIST PERFORM AN ABC QUICK CHECK BEFORE EACH RIDE?

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To eliminate the need for a complete overhaul

To catch small problems before they become serious and possibly cause a crash

To deter thieves

To eliminate the need to carry a tire pump

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3. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS FALSE?

1 point

Mountain bikes with wide, low-pressure tires are suited for rough, unpaved terrain

Narrow tires with smoother tread are generally more efficient than wider tires with deep tread on paved road

Worn tires can cause crashes

The inflation rating (PSI) printed on the tire is not important and has no relationship to flats or other tire problems

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4. BRAKES SHOULD BE ADJUSTED SO THAT

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Less than 1/8” of rubber shows

They squeal loudly

There is a thumb's width gap between the lever and the handlebars

The rear brake is tighter than the front brake

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5. FOR THE EFFICIENT AND COMFORTABLE RIDING OF MOST BICYCLES, SADDLE HEIGHT IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED FOR THE RIDER IF:

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Both feet can be placed flat on the ground while the rider is sitting on the saddle

The handlebars are three inches higher than the saddle

The rider’s knee is slightly bent when the rider is seated with a foot on the pedal at the pedal’s lowest position

The seat is positioned 3 inches above the top-tube of the frame

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6. A PROPERLY FIT HELMET FITS SNUGLY ON THE HEAD AND IS WORN:

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Tilted back to protect the back of the head, with the chin strap loose

Level, with the chin strap very loose

Tilted back to protect the back of the head, with the chin strap fairly snug

Level, with both the ear straps and the chin strap fairly snug

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7. SELECT FROM THIS LIST BELOW A GEAR COMBINATION TO RIDE A BICYCLE UP A STEEP HILL

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Small chainring and large cassette cog

Large chainring and large cassette cog

Small chainring and small cassette cog

Large chainring and small cassette cog

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8. IF THE REAR WHEEL STARTS TO SKID WHEN STOPPING, A RIDER SHOULD:

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Use both brakes and move more weight over the rear wheel and help stop the skid

Apply the front brake harder, moving more weight toward the front wheel, and applying more pressure to the handlebar and stem.

Apply the rear brake harder than the front brake and engage the anti-lock braking system

Ease up on the rear brake and turn into the direction of the skid

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9. THE OPTIMUM CADENCE FOR LONG-DISTANCE RIDING IS FROM:

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25 – 50 rpm

50 – 70 rpm

75 – 100 rpm

100 –125 rpm

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10. STATISTICS SHOW THAT RIDING AGAINST TRAFFIC IS A MAJOR FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO CAR/BIKE CRASHES. WHY?

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Bicyclists on the incorrect side of the road usually cannot see traffic control devices (stop signs, traffic lights)

Motorists entering the roadway from another street or driveway do not expect wrong-way traffic and may notlook in the bicyclist's direction

Motorists approaching wrong-way bicyclists head-on often cannot react in time to avoid a collision

All of the above

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11. SLOW-MOVING TRAFFIC STAYS TO THE RIGHT WHILE FASTER MOVING VEHICLES PASS ON THE LEFT. BICYCLISTS MUST OBEY THIS PRINCIPLE BECAUSE:

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Bicyclists have the same responsibilities as other vehicle operators

Bicyclists are safest when their behavior is predictable so that other drivers know what to expect from them

Disruption of traffic flow is minimized

All of the above

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12. YOU ARE RIDING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND NEED TO PERFORM AN INSTANT/QUICK TURN. YOU TURN THE HANDLEBARS SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, AS ARESULT YOU AND YOUR BICYCLE:

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Causes a collision

Begins a right turn

Begins to lean to the left

Begins to lean to the right

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13. TO MAKE A SAFE LANE CHANGE YOU SHOULD:

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Make a hand signal before scanning for traffic

Communicate and negotiate with other drivers as necessary

Not be moving more than 15 miles per hour slower than other traffic

Expect others to yield to you

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14. THE GENERAL PRINCIPLE FOR SELECTING A LANE IS:

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The lane which carries the least traffic

The right-hand lane

The lane which carries the slowest traffic

The rightmost lane that serves your destination

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15. YOU ARE APPROACHING A MULTI-LANE INTERSECTION WITH WIDE LANES AND A RIGHT TURN ONLY LANE. YOU ARE RIDING AS FAR TO THE RIGHT AS SAFE AND YOU INTEND TO GO STRAIGHT THROUGH. HOW SHOULD YOU HANDLE THIS INTERSECTION?

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By dismounting the bicycle and walking the bike like a pedestrian in the crosswalk

By scanning, signaling, and moving into the right side of the rightmost straight through lane

By staying as far to the right as possible

By staying as far to the left as possible

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16. BICYCLISTS WHO RIDE TOO CLOSE TO THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD:

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Are susceptible to a motorist turning right, cutting them off at an intersection

Are susceptible to car doors being opened into their path of travel

Are often not visible to cars pulling out of side streets or driveways

All of the above

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17. WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN IN A NARROW LEFT-TURN ONLY LANE YOU SHOULD RIDE:

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At the left edge of the lane

In the center of the lane

In the right 1/3 of the lane

Outside the right edge of the lane

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18. ON A MULTI-LANE URBAN ROAD WITH VERY WIDE LANES, BICYCLISTS SHOULD RIDE:

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As close as possible to the right edge of the roadway

Near the center of the right lane

In the right 1/3 part of the lane that serves their destination, outside of the door zone

As close as possible to the leftedge of the roadway

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19. TO INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY AND ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO PASS SAFELY, YOU SHOULD:

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Ride very straight, staying as close as possible to the curb or pavement edge

Switch to the left side of the road and ride facing traffic until the overtaking motorist has passed

Weave back and forth across the right lane to catch the motorist’s attention

Ride without swerving, at least 2-3 feet from the curb or pavement edge

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20. THE SAFEST BEHAVIOR FOR BICYCLISTS ON A MULTI-USE TRAIL IS:

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Ride at a speed that is appropriate to the conditions, showing courtesy to other users

Ride more than 15 MPH

Ride on the left side of the trail

Ride with headlights and tail lights at all times

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21. YOU ARE APPROACHING A DOUBLE-PARKED CAR THAT IS TAKING UP MOST OF THE THROUGH LANE ON A TWO-LANE URBAN ROAD. YOU SHOULD:

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Squeeze past on the left, between the oncoming cars and the parked car

Pass the parked car on the right, riding against the curb

Scan behind, yield to overtaking and oncoming traffic, and pass on the left of the double-parked car,avoiding the “door zone”

Ride on the sidewalk

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22. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS MOST LIKELY TO CAUSE A FALL WHEN ENCOUNTERED BY A BICYCLIST ON THE ROAD?

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A puddle

A speed bump

A crack in the pavement parallel to the path of the bicyclist, it reaches in the same direction as your whee

A patch of broken glass

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23. WHEN RIDING IN A BIKE LANE:

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The bike lane should be treated as a regular travel lane

The bicyclist always has the right-of-way

The bicyclist is protected from all motor vehicles

The rider must stay in the bike lane at all times

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24. WHEN RIDING IN A GROUP OF BICYCLISTS, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH RIDER TO:

1 point

Point out hazards on the road surface

Signal all turns well in advance

Increase or decrease speed gradually

All of the above

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25. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING POSES THE GREATEST DANGER FOR BICYCLISTS WHO ARE PROPERLY POSITIONED AND VISIBLE ON A STRAIGHT, FLAT, OPEN ROADWAY:

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Not being able to hear the sound of approaching traffic

Losing steering control when being passed by large trucks or buses

Being struck by loose objects blown by the wind

Having to lean into the wind

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26. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS REQUIRES A RIDER TO TAKE EXTRA CAUTION?

1 point

Riding over wet metal and painted surfaces

Riding on a roadway with large vehicles that can deliver wind blasts

Riding over drain grates

All of the above

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27. SMOOTH SHIFTING REQUIRES

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At least 18 gears

A pedaling cadence of at least 75 rpm

Anticipating pronounced changes in terrain

Shifting when the bike is stopped

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28. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTION YOU CAN TAKE TO PREVENT A CRASH WITH A MOTORIST?

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Never ride at night without a front white light and rear red reflector

Never ride two abreast

Never make a turn without giving a hand signal

Never try to use a “bike-on-bus” device to put your bike on a bus, unless you have experience usingthis equipment

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29. THE USE OF A BICYCLE HELMET, PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR AND GLOVES IS ADVISABLE TO:

1 point

Improve your comfort

Serve as a good role model for children and others

Reduce the severity of some injuries sustained in a crash or fall

All of the above

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30. IF A GROUP OF 10 RIDERS IS PASSING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WITH A FOUR-WAY STOP, EACH INDIVIDUAL BICYCLIST SHOULD:

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Say “clear” if there is no cross traffic

Leave a gap for cars between every three or four bicycles

Stop and yield to other traffic at the intersection, then take their turn according to the “first-come,first-served” traffic principle

Hold up the palm of their hand to indicate to other road users that they must yield to the group

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