Bike Lane Quiz

How well do you know bike lanes?

There are many bike lanes around Wichita, and knowing how to use them plays a big role in keeping people safe — whether you’re on two wheels or four. Test your knowledge of proper bike lane use and see whether you’re a bike lane novice or a seasoned pro.

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* 1. When riding a bike on a street with shared lane (or “sharrows”) markings, you should:

Ride along the center of the arrows.

Ride down the center and move to the right when cars approach.

Ride to the far right of the lane to allow people in cars to pass.

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* 2. Are people allowed to park their cars in a designated bike lane?

Yes

Only when dropping people off.

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* 3. What does it mean when you see a solid lane line across a bike lane?

It means that people in cars may cross the bike lane to access driveways and parking spaces or turn right across the bike lane at an intersection.

It means that people in cars have the right of way at these locations. Cyclists should stop at the line to let them pass.

It means that bike lane stops at that location.

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* 4. What does it mean when a bike lane is marked with a dashed line?

That people in cars may park along the side of the street within that space.

That people in cars may use the bike lane as a right turn lane.

That people in cars may cross the bike lane to access a designated right turn lane.

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* 5. When encountering people on bikes on a busy street without a designated bike lane, drivers should:

Squeeze by them as quickly as possible without obstructing traffic.

Wait until the other lane is clear of traffic and then change lanes.

Wait for the person on the bike to get out of the way before passing.