At what age is a person legally allowed to ride a bike without a helmet on public roads, bicycle paths and other public means?
16 or older
100
Can you be ticketed for reckless driving on Chancellors Walk or other non-road paths?
No. Laws for reckless behavior are only enforced when on the highway or other public vehicular areas.
100
True/False. Farm vehicles are exempt from registration.
True. They are exempt when near by farmland
100
Do homeowners associations have the right to change regulations pertaining to roads in their areas?
No. The department of transportation alone can determine street laws and regulations.
200
True/False. Skateboards are considered vehicles under North Carolina law.
False
200
Bicyclists must signal their upcoming turns in what ways?
While biking people must use their left arm to signal which way they will be turning. They must also use an audible signal to pedestrians to indicate that they are turning.
200
Are golf carts allowed on public roads?
Yes. They are allowed on roads with speed limits less than 35MPH
200
Are golf carts allowed on sidewalks?
No. State law prohibits all self-propelled vehicles prohibited on sidewalks
300
Are cyclists required to have lights on their bikes at night?
Lights are required between sunset and sunrise and when light is insufficient to see clearly a person on the highway that is 400 feet ahead. Reflectors are also necessary.
300
True/False. Mopeds are required to be registered by the DMV.
False. Mopeds are exempt, however they are not allowed on public roads.
300
Are pedestrians allowed to walk or run in the road?
Trick Question!
It depends. When sidewalks are available, people are required to use them. If not people must use the extreme left lane facing traffic.
300
True/False. Headphones are prohibited while riding a bicycle.
False. It's not advised but there is no rule against it.
400
Should cyclists ride with or against traffic?
Cyclists should always ride with traffic. They should also be as far right as they can in the lane.Should cyclists ride with or against traffic?
400
Which vehicles required to be registered by the DMV before use on public roads?
Cars and Bicycles
400
True/False. People riding animals are subject to the same laws as drivers of vehicles.
True.
400
Are you required to register your bicycle on campus?
No, however it does help police identify your bike in the event that it is stolen.
500
Can you be ticketed for driving under the influence while on a bicycle?
No. For impaired driving laws, bicycles are not considered vehicles.
500
What is the penalty if ticketed for not wearing a helmet? (Hint: A fine of $____)
$10
500
True/False. If you see a flock of sheep heading down the road, what do you do?
Call the police
500
True/False. You may be issued citations on campus for skateboarding in prohibited areas.