4.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.It's fast,easy,and free.Registration permanently records your serial number,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 A necessity,make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fit properly.
Lights Always have a front headlight---visible at least 500feet 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 15mph,unless otherwise posted.Always give the right of ways 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 posts 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-------------25dollars
Bicycleparkivngbanned---------------30dollars
Blocking path with bicycle----------40dollars
Violationofbicycleequipmentrequirement----------35dollars
36.Registration of your bicycle may help youA.
A.find your stolen bicycle
B.get your serial number
C.receive free repair services
D.settle conflicts with walkers
37.According to the passage,what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders?D.
A.Brakes.
B.A helmet.
C.A headlight.
D.A taillight.
38.When you ride a bicycle on the campus,C.
A.ride on posted bicycle paths and sidewalks
B.cycle at a speed of over 15mph
C.put the walkers'right of way first
D.call the police before leaving in a case of accident
39.If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus,you could be finedB.
A.25
B.30
C.35
D.40
40.What is the passage mainly about?A
A.A guide for safe bicycling on campus.
B.Directions for bicycle tour on campus.
C.Regulations of bicycle race on campus.
D.Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus.