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Share the Road. Chicago Vehicle Sticker Contest 2008-2009. Answer the True/False questions about road safety. When you are riding your bike, you do not need to stop at stop signs. FALSE: Riding predictably is key in road safety. Obey all traffic regulations. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Share the Road
Chicago Vehicle Sticker Contest2008-2009
Answer the True/False questions about road safety.
When you are riding your bike, you do not need to stop at stop signs.
FALSE: Riding predictably is key in road safety. Obey all traffic regulations
Bike riders should ride at least 4 feet away from parked cars.
TRUE: Avoid weaving through parked cars and avoid the ‘door zone.’
The ‘door zone’ is when a bike rider rides along side your car, near the door.
FALSE: the ‘door zone’ is a dangerous area where it is possible to hit a bike rider while opening a car door. Look behind you before
opening your door!
If you are over 12 years old, you are not allowed to ride your bike on the sidewalks.
TRUE: It’s against the law, dangerous and you could get a ticket!
Riding against traffic is not illegal.
FALSE: not only is it unlawful, it is dangerous! No one expects to see you and you could get hit or hit a pedestrian.
There are 4 types of bike routes in Chicago.
TRUE:
Using hand signals is outdated.
FALSE: communicating is important on the road
Using earphones while riding a bike is not safe.
TRUE: just like when you’re driving, earphones are not allowed and dangerous
Knowing bicycle rules of the road does not make you a better driver.
FALSE: Everyone needs to know how to share the road in order to keep everyone safe.
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