Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
Which side of the road should a cyclist ride on in India?
Cyclists should ride on the left with the flow of traffic, never against it, and not on footpaths.
Answer C. Cyclists should ride on the left with the flow of traffic, never against it, and not on footpaths.
What lights should a bicycle show at night?
Use a white light at the front and a red light and red reflector at the back, plus pedal reflectors. (UK legal standard and India Drive Safe recommendation.)
Answer B. Use a white light at the front and a red light and red reflector at the back, plus pedal reflectors. (UK legal standard and India Drive Safe recommendation.)
How far should a cyclist keep from parked cars?
Riding about a door's width away protects you from a door opening suddenly.
Answer C. Riding about a door's width away protects you from a door opening suddenly.
May cyclists ignore red traffic lights when the road is clear?
Cyclists must obey signals, signs and police directions. Never cross a stop line on red.
Answer C. Cyclists must obey signals, signs and police directions. Never cross a stop line on red.
Is a bicycle helmet compulsory under national law in India?
National law does not require cycle helmets, but wearing one greatly reduces head injuries.
Answer A. National law does not require cycle helmets, but wearing one greatly reduces head injuries.
What arm signal should a cyclist give before turning left?
Give clear arm signals: left arm out to turn left, right arm out to turn right. Look behind first.
Answer B. Give clear arm signals: left arm out to turn left, right arm out to turn right. Look behind first.
Where should you NOT ride a bicycle?
Footpaths belong to pedestrians. Use cycle tracks and the left of the road instead.
Answer D. Footpaths belong to pedestrians. Use cycle tracks and the left of the road instead.
Why must cyclists never hold on to a moving truck or auto for a tow?
Holding on to a moving vehicle is extremely dangerous and is one of the things a cyclist must never do.
Answer A. Holding on to a moving vehicle is extremely dangerous and is one of the things a cyclist must never do.
As a driver turning left, what must you do if a cyclist is crossing or riding alongside on your left?
Regulation 8 requires drivers turning left to give way to cyclists and other slow-moving traffic.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 8
Answer D. Regulation 8 requires drivers turning left to give way to cyclists and other slow-moving traffic.
You want to turn right on a busy road on your bicycle, but moving across feels unsafe. What is a safe alternative?
If moving across to turn right feels unsafe, stop at the left edge and cross like a pedestrian when the road is clear.
Answer D. If moving across to turn right feels unsafe, stop at the left edge and cross like a pedestrian when the road is clear.
You are riding a bicycle and see this sign. What should you do?
Cycles are banned on some highways and flyovers. Read the signs at every entry.
Control of NH (Land and Traffic) Act 2002, s.35
Answer D. Cycles are banned on some highways and flyovers. Read the signs at every entry.
What does this sign mean?
This marks a cycle track. Motor vehicles must not drive or park on it.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 39
Answer A. This marks a cycle track. Motor vehicles must not drive or park on it.