What does “pedestrian” mean?
A person walking by the street
A person driving a car
A person riding a bicycle
What does “a fine” mean?
Money you must pay for breaking a rule
A ticket to a concert
A small gift from a friend
What does “reckless” mean?
Very careful and slow
Very fast but safe
Not caring about danger or safety
What does “sidewalk” mean?
A place where cars are parked
The path where people walk
A bridge over the street
What does “ignore” mean?
To write something down
To not pay attention to something
To listen carefully to something
What does “compulsory” mean?
Something you must do
Something you can choose if you want
Something that is fun but not needed
What does “equipment” mean?
A place where people meet
The things you use for a sport or activity
A kind of food
What does “accident” mean?
A plan made for the future
A happy surprise
Something bad that happens by chance, like a crash
What does “rule” mean?
Something you must follow, like a law
A story told by a teacher
A game you play with friends
What does “ticket” mean in this story?
A pass to enter a movie theater
A card you use to buy food
A paper or notice given when you break a rule
Why did the police introduce new cycling fines?
Because people wanted more places to ride bicycles
Because accidents between cyclists and pedestrians increased
Because bicycles were becoming too expensive
What can cyclists be fined for under the new rules?
Riding a bicycle with a basket
Using a smartphone or holding an umbrella while riding
Wearing a helmet on the road
What problem did one cyclist in Tokyo mention?
He did not know how to fix his bicycle gears
He wanted to buy a new helmet
He was confused about which sidewalks he could ride on
What do police say about stop signs?
They are only for cars, not bicycles
They are not important in small towns
Ignoring them is dangerous and can cause accidents
What is different about helmets in Japan compared to some other countries?
Wearing helmets is not compulsory in Japan
Helmets are free for all cyclists in Japan
Helmets are only used by professional athletes
