How well do you know Portugal's cycling laws and safety?
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Qual é o principal problema da infraestrutura de ciclismo em Portugal?

  • Falta de sinalização nas estradas
  • Falta de ciclovias (correct)
  • Falta de bicicletários
  • Falta de bicicletas elétricas
  • Onde as bicicletas são proibidas em Portugal?

  • Em ciclovias
  • Em ruas com muito trânsito
  • Em todas as estradas
  • Em rodovias e algumas vias expressas (correct)
  • Como as bicicletas são consideradas em Portugal?

  • Como pedestres
  • Como objetos de decoração
  • Como equipamentos esportivos
  • Como veículos (correct)
  • Qual é o objetivo do artigo?

    <p>Esclarecer equívocos comuns e promover a conscientização das leis e segurança do ciclismo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quem foi entrevistado para fornecer informações para o artigo?

    <p>Um especialista em mobilidade e um ciclista</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Há muitas estatísticas sobre acidentes de ciclismo em interseções em Portugal?

    <p>Não, há poucas estatísticas disponíveis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    O que o especialista entrevistado observou sobre colisões entre bicicletas e carros em interseções?

    <p>Elas ocorrem principalmente em interseções em todo o mundo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The article discusses common misconceptions about cycling laws in Portugal.
    • Bicycles are considered vehicles and have the right to use the road.
    • The only roads where bicycles are prohibited are highways and some expressways.
    • The main issue with cycling infrastructure is intersections, where collisions with cars often occur.
    • In Portugal, there are not many statistics on cycling accidents at intersections.
    • The article consulted the Portuguese Highway Code and interviewed a mobility expert and a cyclist for information.
    • The cyclist interviewed has been using a bike for over 9 years in Lisbon and has seen improvements in cycling infrastructure.
    • The expert notes that in most countries, 60-80% of bike-car collisions occur at intersections.
    • The article aims to clarify common misconceptions and promote awareness of cycling laws and safety.
    • The article is published by the Portuguese newspaper PÚBLICO and is protected by copyright.

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    Think you know the cycling laws in Portugal? Test your knowledge with this quiz! Learn about common misconceptions and the rights of bicycles on the road. Discover which roads prohibit cycling and what the main issue is with cycling infrastructure. Find out what experts have to say about bike-car collisions at intersections and improve your awareness of cycling safety. This quiz is a must-try for all cycling enthusiasts in Portugal.

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