Bicyclist unpredictable — Nebraska Permit Test

Children on bicycles are often unpredictable; a common crash for young cyclists is riding out mid-block from a driveway, alley or curb without slowing, stopping or looking.

A child on a bike can shoot out of a driveway without looking, so a driver must watch for it.

A common crash type for young cyclists is mid-block ride-outs entering a road from a driveway, alley, or curb without slowing, stopping or looking for traffic.

Riding against traffic or swerving are signs of an inexperienced bicyclist; take extra care around such riders.

A rider who swerves or rides the wrong way can end up in front of you, so give him extra room.

Signs of an inexperienced bicyclist include riding against traffic or swerving.

Look both ways at intersections before turning, because bicyclists may be riding on sidewalks or trails parallel to the street.

A bike coming fast along a sidewalk crosses the side street just as you turn into it.

Bicyclists may be found riding on sidewalks or trails parallel to streets and roads.

At intersections and roundabouts, right-of-way rules apply equally to bicyclists and motor vehicles.

A driver who thinks a bike must wait pulls into the circle and hits the rider already in it.

At intersections and roundabouts, right-of-way rules apply equally to bicyclists and motor vehicles.

What is a common crash type for young bicyclists?

Riding out mid-block from a driveway. A child on a bike can shoot out of a driveway without looking, so a driver must watch for it. Nebraska Driver’s Manual, p.69: “A common crash type for young cyclists is mid-block ride-outs entering a road from a driveway, alley, or curb without slowing, stopping or looking for traffic.”