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London201020


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09-03-2010 10:23 AM

We have created two quizzes, one aimed at drivers and one aimed at bikers. Hopefully these questions will get people thinking about various aspects of road safety. Look below to test your knowledge of the road from a drivers point of view to see how you would fare in the safety stakes as part of the new ‘THINK!’/TfL campaign.

Drivers- Questions
1. At night drivers are required to keep head lights on a full-beam.
- True/False
2. Drivers must not use their horn...
- A. Whenever you see fit.
- B. Only when stationary
- C. Between 11.30pm and 7.00am etc Only when moving and you want to alert other road users to your presence.
3. You can drive when you are tired as long as you have had a cup of coffee.
- True/False
4. Drinking and driving do not mix! Do you know what is the legal limit is for drink driving?...
- A. 35 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath or a blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood.
- B. 45 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath or a blood alcohol level of more than 90 milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood.
- C. 50 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath or a blood alcohol level of more than 95milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood.
5. Drivers should use their mirrors...
- A. Frequently so that they are aware of what is going on around them.
- B. Only when turning or overtaking.
6. Choose the odd one out- Before moving off drivers should...
- A. Use all mirrors to check the road is clear.
- B. Look round to check the blind spots (the areas they are unable to see in the mirrors)
- C. Turn the radio on.
- D. Signal if necessary before moving out .
- E. Look round for a final check
7. According to the Highway Code stopping distances in snowy or icy distances can be...............longer than normal.
- A. Two times
- B. Five times
- C. Ten times
8. If you have a car license you can drive a motorcycle if...
- A. You put L plates on it.
- B. You pass CBT training.
- C. You pass CBT training and put L plates on it.
9. You MUST be able to read a vehicle number plate, in good daylight, from a distance of...
- A. 15 metres (or 15.5 metres where the old style number plate is used).
- B. 20 metres (or 20.5 metres where the old style number plate is used).
- C. 25 metres (or 25.5 metres where the old style number plate is used).

Bikers- Questions
1. Motorcyclists have a higher speed limit than cars on the motorway.
-True/False
2. Motorcycle passengers do not have to wear a helmet.
-True/False
3. Provisional license holders are not allowed to carry pillion passengers.
-True/False
4. Motorcyclists have to wear reflective clothing when driving at night.
- True/False
5. Car drivers can easily spot motorcyclists as they have lots of mirrors.
- True/False
6. If you have a full car license you can drive a motorcycle if...
- A. You put L plates on it.
- B. You pass CBT training
- C. You pass CBT training and put L plates on it.
7. According to the Highway Code what can wet weather do to stopping distances?...
- A. Stay the same.
- B. Double.
- C. Triple.

Drivers- Answers
1. False- you should only use them if they will not dazzle other road users.
2. C- You should not sound your horn when stationary or in built up areas between 11:30pm-7:00am. You should not sound your horn in an aggressive manner as it can startle other road users.
3. False- drivers are advised not to drive when tired as it impairs their ability to stay aware of the dangers on the road.
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. B

Bikers- Answers
1. False- same speed limits
2. False
3. True- You cannot carry pillion passengers until you have passed your test
4. False- but you are advised to wear reflective clothing whenever you ride to make yourself as visible as possible.
5. False- Car drivers cannot see everything with their mirrors and often do not see motorcyclists even when looking at their blind spot.
6. C
7. B

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Motorcycle Safety - London201020 - 05-03-2010, 10:38 AM
RE: Motorcycle Safety - Londondrz - 05-03-2010, 02:01 PM
RE: Motorcycle Safety - London201020 - 09-03-2010 10:23 AM
RE: Motorcycle Safety - NewForester - 10-03-2010, 04:01 PM
RE: Motorcycle Safety - michael - 10-03-2010, 04:26 PM
RE: Motorcycle Safety - London201020 - 06-04-2010, 10:06 AM