WM 2014 Bicycle Safety Quiz

1.

1 point

Shifting your gears allows you to adjust how the resistance you feel (harder or easier) when pedaling, which permits you to get your bike to work with you to find your comfortable cadence.

True

False

2.

1 point

Pedaling should involve rotation of the crank in a full circle, using much more force to push on the downstroke; pulling is less important.

True

False

3.

1 point

You're headed out on a route your best friend told you is the "best 40 miles around town you'll ever experience!" You should:

A. Briefly recall the neighborhoods your friend mentioned and out to explore.

B. Ride around until your bike computer says you've gone 20 miles and turn around to make your way back to where you started.

C. Make sure you know where you're going, google a map, check out the road directions, maybe even print out a map.

D. Check the weather and plan for potential rest areas in case you get tired, weather changes, you run out of water, etc.

A and B

A and C

C and D

A, C and D

4.

1 point

You're about to descend some beautiful mountains with a handful of switchbacks, colorful rock faces and drop-offs flanking the road, and slow moving car traffic. You should:

make sure you and other riders give yourself space before descending so you have room to avoid collision.

feel free to "take the lane" to make sure all motorists have clear sight of you and you have room to navigate the switchbacks without being to close to the shoulder or drop-offs.

pump your breaks as needed to manage your speed, rather than slamming on them when you get going too fast or riding them the whole way down.

put on some glasses to protect your eyes from debris, bugs, wind that could irritate your eyes or impair your vision on the way down.

all of the above

5.

1 point

On your front chain ring, the smaller ring(s) are lower (easier) gears; they are arranged “on the inside” closer to the bike frame. The big ring is the higher (harder) gear, sitting “on the outside” further from the frame.

True

False

6.

1 point

High gears are those closest to the left (closest to the bike frame; “on the inside”) and are easier to pedal.

True

False

7.

1 point

The following are 3 Rules that all WM Riders must follow during a WM Ride:
(1) ALWAYS wear a HELMET and SAFETY TRIANGLE when riding. Helmets save lives every day, and safety triangles increase your visibility to reduce the incidence of accidents.
(2) Always carry ID, a cell phone and some extra money (preferably cash) in case of an emergency.
(3) Ride during daylight hours. Use lights when weather limits visibility (e.g. rain, heavy overcast, fog).

True

False

8.

1 point

You're in a group of three riders and you're riding in back. You hear a car approaching about a quarter mile behind you, so you let your fellow riders know by audibly announcing, "_______!"

"Car up!"

"Car back!"

"Slow down!"

"Road Hazard"

9.

1 point

Cross-chaining refers to a gear combination that makes the chain crossover at an extreme angle, such as:

A. the smallest (lowest) gear up front, and the smallest (hightest) gear in back.

B. the largest (highest, right-most) gear up front, and the largest (lowest, left-most) gear in back.

neither A nor B

both A and B

10.

1 point

Cadence is just a fancy term for speed that professional cyclists like to use so they seems cooler.

True

False

11.

1 point

When you're climbing a steep hill, you always want to be in your highest gear.

True

False

12.

1 point

The following are 3 Rules that all WM Riders must follow during a WM Ride:
(1) ALWAYS wear a SAFETY TRIANGLE when riding.
(2) Always carry ID and some extra money (preferably cash) in case of an emergency.
(3) Ride during daylight hours. Use lights when weather limits visibility (e.g. rain, heavy overcast, fog).

True

False

13.

1 point

A basic safety & skills test will be conducted at Ride Orientation (Day 1 in Denver or Nashville) to ensure you will be safe and ready to hit the road. This skills test may include:

a. a hill climb

b. clipping in and out of your pedals

c. proper signalling

d. braking competence and confidence

all of the above

a and b only

b and c only

14.

1 point

Stretching is only necessary after a ride. You'll warm up your muscles once you start pedaling.

True

False

15.

1 point

If you approach a stop light, but there is no other traffic to keep you from crossing safely, it's okay to go through the stop light so you don't loose momentum.

True

False

16.

1 point

To be prepared for WM Rides, riders should commit to cycling at least ___ miles prior to the trip.

1000

500

100

250

17.

1 point

High altitude and physical activity can affect the way your body processes alcohol. Which of the following is/are true?

high altitude and physical activity can often lower your tolerance for alcohol.

Safety never takes a vacation.

Listening to your body and looking out for you and your fellow riders will help everyone to have the ride of a lifetime!

all of the above

none of the above

18.

1 point

It's okay to first announce "Passing!" once you're side by side with the rider you're passing.

True

False

19.

1 point

You and another rider are riding single-file, safely in a wide shoulder on the right side of a two-lane country highway. There are 4 other cyclists ahead of you about 1 mile up the road. A truck passes you and blares the horn suddenly, yelling, "Get off the road and get a life!" You and the other rider are a little rattled, but safe, so you give the driver the bird and tell him to *#$* off! Your response is totally acceptable since you were being a safe cyclist and have a right to be on the road.

True

False

20.

1 point

Pedestrians always have the right of way.

True

False

21.

1 point

Cyclists can only ride in the middle of a traffic lane if there are no other cars within sight.

True

False

22.

1 point

How many times is the word derailleur spelled correctly in the safety guide?

not one time

only twice

six times

just once

23.

1 point

You must provide proof of health coverage for the duration of the trip.

True

False

24.

1 point

You pumped up your tires yesterday morning and did a 36 mile ride. Today you're ready to ride again, maybe 30 miles, maybe 80. You don't really need to worry about pumping today, you're tires should be just fine.

True

False

25.

1 point

At what point in your pedal revolution should you begin pulling rather than pushing?

3 o'clock

9 o'clock

6 o'clock