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School begins in Changhua: Junior high freshmen must pass a bicycle road test before riding to class

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • First-year students at Huatan Junior High in Taiwan's Changhua County must pass written and road tests before cycling to school.
  • Students must wear helmets, equip bicycles with headlights and mirrors, and pass safety checks to receive a commuting permit and bicycle license plate.
  • Students who later violate traffic rules or engage in dangerous behavior must attend another road-safety lecture to keep their permits.

New students at Huatan Junior High in Changhua County cannot simply ride their bicycles to school. They must first pass a written test, a road test and an inspection of their bicycles' safety equipment.

The school has run the bicycle licensing program for years as part of its orientation for new students. Many students cycle to school, and the campus stands on the busy Changyuan Road, so the program is designed to strengthen road-safety habits.

Students apply with a form signed by a parent. Those who pass the written test move on to the road test at a nearby motorcycle-license training course. Students who fail can take a retest.

To qualify, riders must wear a helmet and equip their bicycles with a headlight and a reflector. Those who pass both tests receive a commuting permit and a bicycle license plate. Students who commit traffic violations or behave dangerously must attend another road-safety lecture before they can keep their commuting privileges.

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