Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A school nurse is teaching bicycle safety to a group of school-age children. Which of the following statements by a child indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: "I should walk my bicycle through crosswalks." This statement indicates an understanding of the teaching because it shows awareness of pedestrian rules at crosswalks, emphasizing safety when not riding the bicycle. Walking the bicycle through crosswalks ensures visibility to drivers and prevents accidents.
Summary:
B: Keeping the bicycle far from the curb increases the risk of colliding with vehicles or obstacles.
C: Riding side-by-side is unsafe as it can obstruct traffic and increase the chances of accidents.
D: Riding in the opposite direction of traffic flow is dangerous and against traffic laws, increasing the risk of head-on collisions.
Summary:
B: Keeping the bicycle far from the curb increases the risk of colliding with vehicles or obstacles.
C: Riding side-by-side is unsafe as it can obstruct traffic and increase the chances of accidents.
D: Riding in the opposite direction of traffic flow is dangerous and against traffic laws, increasing the risk of head-on collisions.