DC Safe Routes to School Safety Quiz

QUESTION 1

What should you do if you are halfway across the street and the green WALK signal changes to the flashing red DON’T WALK signal?
You should:
a. keep walking at a normal pace.
b. turn around and go back.
c. run the rest of the way across the street.

QUESTION 2

Which side of the street do you want to walk on when there is no sidewalk?
a. on the side of the street that faces oncoming cars
b. on the other side, in the same direction as the cars?

QUESTION 3

You should ride your bicycle:
a. on the left side of the road against the flow of traffic.
b. in the middle of the road.
c. on the right side of the road with the direction of traffic.

QUESTION 4

According to DC law, which statement is true?
a. Bicyclists always have to stop at stop signs.
b. Bicyclists only need to stop at stop signs if there is a person, bike or car at the intersection.
c. Bicyclists don’t have to stop fully at a stop sign if a car driver signals for them to go.

QUESTION 5

True or False: In DC it is the law that everyone under the age of 16 must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
True
False

QUESTION 6

When you walk, run, in-line skate, skateboard or ride a bike, stop at the curb or the edge of the street before you cross. Before you step into the street to cross to the other side you should:
a. look left
b. look right
c. look left again
d. turn your head to see over your shoulder
e. all of the above

QUESTION 7

True or False: Bikers must obey stop signs, signals and other rules of the road just as motor vehicle drivers must.
True
False

QUESTION 8

At a traffic signal, what does a yellow light mean?
a. speed up
b. prepare to stop

QUESTION 9

True or False: Crosswalks only exist where lines are painted across an intersection from one sidewalk to another.
True
False

QUESTION 10

To light your way when it is darker outside, your bike must have:
a. a headlight
b. a rear reflector or red light
c. all of the above

QUESTION 11

True or False: it's okay to wear headphones when riding your bike.
True
False

QUESTION 12

How many muscles does your body use when you walk?
a. 50
b. 100
c. 200

QUESTION 13

Our feet are very important to us when we walk. Here’s a question about feet. What size shoes did President Abraham Lincoln wear?
a. Size 7
b. Size 11
c. Size 14

QUESTION 14

Children should participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. True or False: walking or bicycling to school count as part of the recommended exercise each day.
True
False

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Quiz