1. Where am I permitted to ride a bicycle, e-bike or e-scooter on campus? a. Lawn b. Sidewalks c. Roads d. Indoors Answer: C Maryland state law requires that bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters be operated on the road, not the sidewalk. If a sidewalk is the only way to reach your destination, dismount and walk your wheels. 2. Who is required to obey stop signs? a. Vehicle drivers b. Bicyclists c. E-scooter drivers d. All of the above Answer: D Motorists, e-scooter operators and cyclists are all required to follow the rules of the road. This includes stopping at stop signs and stoplights and yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles. 3. What are “micromobility vehicles”? a. Very small cars that can be driven on sidewalks b. A range of lightweight, low-speed vehicles driven by users, such as bikes, e-scooters and skateboards c. Rented cars that can only be driven a short distance d. That’s not a real word. This is a trick question. Answer: B It is a real word, and these vehicles can be a quick, convenient and sustainable way to zip around campus. 4. You’re in your car, inching up Campus Drive during class change, when your phone starts buzzing. What do you do? a. Ask Siri to read your unread text messages. b. Unlock your phone and take a quick look. You’re practically stopped anyway. c. Wait until you arrive at your destination and are no longer driving to take a look. d. Both a and c. Answer: D If you need to make a phone call or send a text message, pull over into a safe location first, or use hand-free technology. 5. Under which circumstances should you skip the helmet? a. You have a short trip b. It doesn’t fit over your hair c. It’s too hot out d. Never Answer: D Protect your noggin! Stop by DOTS helmet giveaway events from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 7 inside the Stamp (by the Food Court) and from 10:30 a.m- 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3 at the table outside of the Stamp. Or purchase one at a discount from the DOTS office in Regents Drive Garage. 6. How much distance should be between a vehicle and an e-bike or e-scooter operator when passing on a single-lane road? a. Three feet b. 10 feet c. None. Never pass a scooter operator d. None. The scooter operator should get out of the way Answer: A Maryland state law requires motorists to allow at least 3 feet of space when passing e-scooter operators and bicyclists. If necessary, drivers are permitted to cross the center line to pass them. Drivers should never try to “squeeze by” or rush one of these vehicles off the road. 7. How many people are permitted to ride on an e-scooter at one time? a. One b. Two c. Depends on weight limit of 275 pounds d. As many as can fit their feet on the platform Answer: A One e-scooter, one operator. In addition, keep your eyes on the road and both hands on the handlebars, and don’t wear earbuds or headphones while operating your scooter. 8. How can pedestrians help to prevent accidents? a. Avoid texting or looking down at your phone while walking b. Limit headphone use or keep the volume low c. Wear bright colors if walking after dark d. All of the above Answer: D Visibility is key. Follow these tips to see and be seen. 9. Who is responsible for creating a healthy transportation environment on campus? a. Micromobility operators b. Drivers c. Pedestrians d. All of the above Answer: D Find more safety information at dotsumd.fyi/Safety-starts-with-you8. 10. Thank you for completing our safety quiz. Would you like to be entered into a raffle to win a Maryland gear prize pack ? Yes No To enter, visit dotsumd.fyi/safety-quiz-raffle. Raffle winners will be selected and notified by email on Feb. 17.