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