You and your bicycle

You and your bicycle

You and your bicycle

Make sure that you feel confident of your ability to ride safely on the road. Be sure that

you choose the right size and type of cycle for comfort and safety
lights and reflectors are kept clean and in good working order
tyres are in good condition and inflated to the pressure shown on the tyre
gears are working correctly
the chain is properly adjusted and oiled
the saddle and handlebars are adjusted to the correct height

It is recommended that you fit a bell to your cycle. You MUST * ensure your brakes are efficient * at night, use lit front and rear lights and have a red rear reflector

[Laws PCUR regs 6 & 10 & RVLR reg 18]

The Highway Code is the set of official rules and regulations that must be followed by road users in the UK. The Highway Code is presented here as a service to users of our UK Driver Theory Test Preparation Materials available at DriverTheory.co.uk.