How well do you know your Road Safety?
How well do you know the roads? The past month we have tested your road safety knowledge with our Road Safety Quiz.
In total, we asked you 12 multiple choice questions linked to road safety. The findings are interesting and the majority of participants scored highly but only around 8% of people scored 12/12! The average score was 8.
The Findings:
Did you know you can be fined if you or a child under the age of 14 is not wearing a seatbelt? Only 29% of people knew that you could be fined £500. The majority of participants believed it was £1000.
In comparison, a massive 90% know the consequences of using your phone whilst driving – 6 penalty points and a £200 fine. This result is positive as research shows that using a mobile phone is a significant distraction for drivers and increases the risk of a Road Traffic Accident.
In 2018, 99 cyclists died on UK roads and 3,707 were seriously injured. There were also, 454 pedestrian deaths and 6,710 seriously injured.
Positively, 90% of those surveyed know that you should not overtake a cyclist in the following situations:
- Where the road narrows
- immediately before making a left turn
- and on approach to a roundabout.
The remaining 10% think you should only not overtake immediately before making a left turn, but, it is safe to overtake in the other situations.
95% of participants understand that at a zebra crossing, you should stop to let pedestrians cross at a crossing and wait patiently. The other 5% believe it is ok to flash pedestrians to let them know to cross.
In total, the Pedestrian and Cyclist safety questions scored at the top with an average score of 90% and above.
A large proportion of participants lost marks on the Road Sign section of the Road Safety quiz, causing them to miss out on 12/12! Road signs are designed to make sure that every road user is kept safe. They help reduce the rate of Road Traffic Accidents, ensure the safety of pedestrians, and help drivers communicate. It is important to understand the meaning of different Road Signs to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Overall, last year there was 165,100 personal injuries as a result of a Road Traffic Accident – 26,610 killed or seriously injured. It pays to understand the rules of the road to minimise your risk of becoming one of these statistics. Motorists, Pedestrians and Cyclists are all responsible for making the roads safe.
Below is a full breakdown of the quiz…
Breakdown of questions:
Breakdown of scores:
The Answers:
Q1. Why are different road signs shown in different shapes?
Answer: Circle = Gives Orders, Triangle = Warns, Rectangles = Informs
Circle = Informs | Triangle = Gives Orders | Rectangle = Warns
Circe = Warns | Triangle = Informs | Rectangle = Gives Orders
Circle = Give Orders | Triangle = Informs | Rectangle = Warns
Q2. What does this sign mean?
Answer: No Cycling
Cyclists Only
Be aware of cyclists
Q3. What does this sign mean on a dual carriageway?
Answer: National Speed Limit – 70mph
National Speed Limit – 50mph
National Speed Limit – 60mph
National Speed Limit – 80mph
Q4. What does this sign mean?
Answer: No stopping unless to obey a traffic signal or prevent conflicts with other vehicles
End of the motorway
Stop
Q5. What can happen if you are caught using a phone whilst driving?
Answer: 6 penalty points and a £200 fine
6 points and no fine
3 points and no fine
Nothing
Q6. How much can you be fined if yourself or a child under the age of 14 isn’t wearing a seatbelt?
Answer: Up to £500
Up to £100
Up to £250
Up to £1000
Q7. What is the speed limit for all types of vehicles in a built-up area?
Answer: 30mph
40mph
20mph
10mph
Q8. You see a pedestrian waiting at a zebra crossing. What should you do?
Answer: Stop to let them cross and wait patiently
Ignore them as they’re still on the pavement
Flash them to let them know it is ok to cross
Go on quickly before they step onto the crossing
Q9. What’s the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?
Answer: 1.6mm
4mm
2.2mm
1mm
Q10. In which of the following situations should you never overtake cyclists?
Where the road narrows
Immediately before making a left turn
On approach to a roundabout
Answer: All of the above
Q11. You are walking alongside the road. The pavement ends. What should you do?
Answer: Keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic
Walk with the traffic
Walk in the middle of the road so cars can see you
Run
Q12. Before cycling on the road, what should your bike have?
Approved front and rear lights
Red rear reflector and four amber pedal reflectors
Two full working brakes
Answer: All of the above
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