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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