Sharing the road with cyclists

The rules in brief

• 1

  Give room

  Leave at least 1 metre when passing a cyclist under 50 km/h, and 1.5 metres above it.

  Source: RSA, Rules of the Road

• 2

  Check before turning left

  Look in your mirror and blind spot for cyclists on your left before you turn.

  Source: RSA, Rules of the Road

• 3

  Doors

  Check for cyclists before opening a door into traffic.

  Source: RSA, Rules of the Road

• 4

  Cycle lanes

  Do not drive or park in a cycle lane bounded by a continuous white line.

  Source: RSA, Rules of the Road

Try 8 sample questions

Tap an answer to see if you are right and read the explanation.

Score: 0/8

1. Question 1 of 8

   Before exiting the vehicle on a busy road, what should the driver ensure?

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   ABefore opening the door the driver should check it is safe to do so.BThat the gear lever is in neutral.CThat the passengers open their door first.DThat the wheels are positioned straight ahead.

2. Question 2 of 8

   When driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads, what should a driver be aware of?

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   AThat all pedestrians will be wearing reflective armbands and bright clothing.BThat the lack of light will not affect the driver's ability to see vulnerable pedestrians.CThat there could be vulnerable pedestrians walking on the road.DThat there will be no pedestrians walking on the road.

3. Question 3 of 8

   What advice should a driver give to passengers before opening doors?

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   ACheck all around and open door with caution.BLeave windows slightly open to allow circulation of air.CMake sure that you have proper clothing protection on.DRemove seat belt and exit vehicle immediately.

4. Question 4 of 8

   When driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads, what should a driver be aware of?

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   AAn oncoming cyclist could never be dazzled by the vehicle lights and wobble off course into the driver's path.BCyclists all wear reflective belts, have the correct lighting on their bicycles and are clearly visible.CCyclists are much more vulnerable in poor lighting conditions.DOn country roads, cyclists have space in the margin of the road so that a driver can overtake them without reducing speed or moving out.

5. Question 5 of 8

   When stopped at traffic lights, a driver should take particular care for which road users coming up on their left?

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   ACars.BCyclists.CTractors.DVans.

6. Question 6 of 8

   What does this sign mean?

   
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   ABicycles and buses not allowed on left.BCycle track ahead may be crossed by buses only.CParking for buses and bicycles on left.DWith-flow bus and cycle lane on left.

7. Question 7 of 8

   What does this hand signal mean?

   
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   AThe cyclist intends to move in or turn left.BThe cyclist intends to move out or turn right.CThe cyclist intends to slow down.DThe cyclist intends to stop.

8. Question 8 of 8

   According to the Pre-Crash Report, which gender was more likely to drink and drive and be involved a fatal collision?

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   AFemalesBMalesCMales and females drink drive equallyDNeither males or females drink drive

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