6. Vulnerable Road Users Flashcards
Who are the most vulnerable road users?
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders
Which people should we show extra consideration to?
Children, the elderly and disabled people
Who are the most vulnerable drivers?
Learners, inexperienced and older drivers
Where should you pay extra attention to pedestrians?
On country roads without pavements
When the pavement is closed
Where are pedestrians advised to walk if no pavement is available?
Into on-coming traffic
How may large groups of pedestrians walk?
With a bright white light in front and a bright red one carried in the back, on the left-hand side of the road
When turning into a side road and pedestrians are waiting to cross, who has priority?
PEdestrians
Who has priority at zebra crossings?
Pedestrian
What should you do if you see a zebra crossing?
Slow down and prepare to stop
Which type of crossing is light (not sensor) controlled?
Pelican crossing
Which type of crossing is sensor controlled?
Puffin crossing
What type of crossing may have a lone, flashing, amber light?
Pelican crossing
How are puffin crossings controlled?
By a sensor which does not change from red until the crossing has cleared
What is the puffin light sequence (cars)?
Red (pedestrians walk)
Red + amber
Green
Amber (steady)
Red
What is the pelican light sequence (cars)?
Red
Flashing amber
Green
Solid amber
Red
What is the pelican light sequence (pedestrians)?
Solid green man: Cross the road
Flashing green man: Don’t cross as traffic will continue shortly
Red man: Don’t cross and wait
What does the flashing amber light for cars mean?
Proceed if no-one is on the crossing
What does a solid amber light for cars mean?
Slow and prepare to stop
What does a red light for cars mean?
Stop
What does a green light for cars mean?
Go!!!!
What makes children particularly vulnerable road users?
They are unpredictable
What should you be alert to in school areas?
Children and school crossing patrol. Reduce your speed through these areas.
Why shouldn’t you park on zig-zag yellow lines outside schools?
Drivers on the road and pedestrians on the pavement need a clear view of the crossing area outside a school
How might you know a bus has children on board?
It will be signed, they may stop frequently without bus stops
Why must you be particularly patient if an older or disabled person is crossing the road ahead of you?
They may misjudge your speed and take longer to cross than you take to approach (be patient)
How may a pedestrian with hearing difficulties make themselves visible?
Wearing a yellow or burgundy coloured vest
What may it suggest if a person has a stick with a red band or is walking a dog with a red-and-white checked harness?
They are deaf and blind
What makes cyclists more vulnerable than cars?
They follow the same rules and routes (typically) but are slower and more exposed
What is the purpose of advanced stop lines?
Allow cyclists room to stop, cars should stop at the first white line
Why may a cyclist swerve?
To avoid a drain/ pothole
If affected by wind
What may indicate that a cyclist plans to turn right?
Going slowly or glancing over their shoulder, stay behind and give them plenty of room
When should you never overtake a cyclist (or moped)?
Before a left turn
When should you be particularly weary of cyclists?
When emerging from a junction and at roundabouts
What should you be aware of in queuing traffic (apropos motorcycles)?
They may filter between lanes
Cut in front of you
Pass you very close by
Who may be overtaking you when turning right?
Motorcyclists
What should you do if a motorcyclist is moving slowly and you are unsure what they are going to do?
Stay behind
Which vehicle may travel with dipped headlights even during the day?
Motorcyclists
What should you do if you come across a motorcycle accident?
Seek medical assistance, do not remove any helmets unless necessary
Which people are most likely to be involved in road incidents?
17-25 year olds
Whom should you be particularly weary of when reversing?
Children
What should you do if your view is obstructed at a junction?
Stop and creep forward
What does a vehicle with flashing amber beacon on top mean?
Slow-moving vehicle. Powered vehicles used by disabled people must have this if travelling on dual carriageway
What is the first thing you must do after a collision?
Stop, by law, if there is any damage or injury to other people, vehicles, animals or property
What should you do if you are being dazzled by the cars behind?
Set interior mirror to a anti-dazzle. Stop and slow down if you cannot see.
