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Bicycle Safety

Operation Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus (校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions.

Theft Prevention Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack—even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. Its fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number (编号), which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen.

Equipment

Brakes Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly.

Helmet Make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fits properly.

Lights Always have a front headlight—visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea.

Rules of the Road

Riding on Campus As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15 mph, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of way to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go.

Bicycle Parking Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such spots can result in a fine.

If Things Go Wrong

If you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for:

● No bicycle registration...$25

● Bicycle parking banned...$30

● Blocking the path with the bicycle...$40

● Violation of bicycle equipment requirement...$35

1. Registration of your bicycle may help you ＿＿＿ .

A. find your stolen bicycle B. get your serial number

C. receive free repair services D. settle conflicts with walkers

2. According to the passage, what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?

A. Brakes. B. A helmet. C. A headlight. D. A taillight.

3. When you ride a bicycle on campus, ＿＿＿ .

A. put the walkers right of way first B. cycle always at a speed of 15 mph

C. ride on posted bicycle paths and sidewalks D. call the police before leaving in case of an accident

4. How much could one be fined if he locks his bicycle to a tree on campus?

A. $25. B. $30. C. $35. D. $40.