Cycling Proficiency Test
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The Cycling Proficiency Test is a test offered by RoSPA which serves as a minimum recommended standard for cycling on British roads. It is usually offered free to primary schools, generally for children aged nine and upwards.
Training
Training is often done over a 6 week period, in lesson times and with homework, the aim being to build up competence during the first two weeks on site, three weeks of on road training, and a final test in week 6.
The Test
The test itself consists of several parts:
- Theory Paper - this consists of twenty questions on topics such as the Highway Code, safe cycling practice, and simple cycle maintenance
- Slow Speed Control
- Dismount and Park
- Emergency Stop
- Starting Off
- The Left Hand Turn
- The Right Hand Turn
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