Cycling Proficiency Test
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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Template:Refimprove 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 It was superseded by the National Standards for Cycle Training, branded Bikeability, in England in 2007.[1][2]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.
References
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 Template:Webarchive
- https://web.archive.org/web/20090920112349/http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/cyclist_training_effectiveness.pdf
- http://www.cyclecraft.co.uk/digest/nctp.pdf