Cycling Proficiency Test Explained

The Cycling Proficiency Test was a test given by Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents which served as a minimum recommended standard for cycling on British roads. It was superseded by the National Standards for Cycle Training, branded Bikeability, in England in 2007.^{[1] [2]}

Introduction of the test

The first Cycling Proficiency Test was held for seven children on 7 October 1947.^[3] The National Cycling Proficiency Scheme was introduced by the Government in 1958, with statutory responsibility for road safety being given to local authorities in 1974, including the provision of child cyclist training.

External links

• http://www.bikeability.org.uk
• http://www.cyclingengland.co.uk
• http://www.cyclingscotland.org
• http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=3529
• https://web.archive.org/web/20090920112349/http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/cyclist_training_effectiveness.pdf
• http://www.cyclecraft.co.uk/digest/nctp.pdf

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bikeability. Department of Transport. 29 October 2015.
2. Web site: Case study Training children to cycle safely . Department for Transport . 16 January 2021.
3. Web site: Cycling Proficiency test facing axe. The Daily Telegraph. 29 October 2015. David Millward. 21 August 2010.