True or False, Bike in Hand: Traffic Questions

A cool-down walking next to the bike while answering true-or-false statements about traffic rules. Heart rates drop while students review what they learned.

How to play

1. The whole class walks pushing bikes or scooters along a wide lane between two cone lines (1 min).
2. The teacher reads traffic statements; if you think it's true, walk to the right side; false, to the left (4 min).
3. After each one, a volunteer explains why with a real example (2 min).
4. Wrap-up: each person names the rule that surprised them most while parking their bike (1 min).

Rules

• Walk, never ride.
• No laughing at wrong answers: we explain them.
• Keep the bike on your right side.
• Stay one bike length behind the person ahead.

Variations

Adaptations

• Deaf or hard-of-hearing students: statements shown on large cards.
• Wheelchair users: move in their chair just like everyone else.
• Students with low vision: a partner guides them toward the chosen side.

Learning goals

• Review key traffic rules actively.
• Back up answers with real examples.
• Settle down after the wheeled activity.

Equipment for a class of 25

• bicycles: 15
• cones: 4

Teacher tip

Useful examples: 'bikes have the right-of-way on the sidewalk' (false). Rules on things like headphones while riding vary by state and country, so check statements against current local law.

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