6. Vulnerable Road Users

Question 1

Who are the most vulnerable road users?

Answer 1

Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders

Question 2

Which people should we show extra consideration to?

Answer 2

Children, the elderly and disabled people

Question 3

Who are the most vulnerable drivers?

Answer 3

Learners, inexperienced and older drivers

Question 4

Where should you pay extra attention to pedestrians?

Answer 4

On country roads without pavements
When the pavement is closed

Question 5

Where are pedestrians advised to walk if no pavement is available?

Answer 5

Into on-coming traffic

Question 6

How may large groups of pedestrians walk?

Answer 6

With a bright white light in front and a bright red one carried in the back, on the left-hand side of the road

Question 7

When turning into a side road and pedestrians are waiting to cross, who has priority?

Answer 7

PEdestrians

Question 8

Who has priority at zebra crossings?

Answer 8

Pedestrian

Question 9

What should you do if you see a zebra crossing?

Answer 9

Slow down and prepare to stop

Question 10

Which type of crossing is light (not sensor) controlled?

Answer 10

Pelican crossing

Question 11

Which type of crossing is sensor controlled?

Answer 11

Puffin crossing

Question 12

What type of crossing may have a lone, flashing, amber light?

Answer 12

Pelican crossing

Question 13

How are puffin crossings controlled?

Answer 13

By a sensor which does not change from red until the crossing has cleared

Question 14

What is the puffin light sequence (cars)?

Answer 14

Red (pedestrians walk)
Red + amber
Green
Amber (steady)
Red

Question 15

What is the pelican light sequence (cars)?

Answer 15

Red
Flashing amber
Green
Solid amber
Red

Question 16

What is the pelican light sequence (pedestrians)?

Answer 16

Solid green man: Cross the road
Flashing green man: Don’t cross as traffic will continue shortly
Red man: Don’t cross and wait

Question 17

What does the flashing amber light for cars mean?

Answer 17

Proceed if no-one is on the crossing

Question 18

What does a solid amber light for cars mean?

Answer 18

Slow and prepare to stop

Question 19

What does a red light for cars mean?

Answer 19

Stop

Question 20

What does a green light for cars mean?

Answer 20

Go!!!!

Question 21

What makes children particularly vulnerable road users?

Answer 21

They are unpredictable

Question 22

What should you be alert to in school areas?

Answer 22

Children and school crossing patrol. Reduce your speed through these areas.

Question 23

Why shouldn’t you park on zig-zag yellow lines outside schools?

Answer 23

Drivers on the road and pedestrians on the pavement need a clear view of the crossing area outside a school

Question 24

How might you know a bus has children on board?

Answer 24

It will be signed, they may stop frequently without bus stops

Question 25

Why must you be particularly patient if an older or disabled person is crossing the road ahead of you?

Answer 25

They may misjudge your speed and take longer to cross than you take to approach (be patient)

Question 26

How may a pedestrian with hearing difficulties make themselves visible?

Answer 26

Wearing a yellow or burgundy coloured vest

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

They are deaf and blind

Question 28

What makes cyclists more vulnerable than cars?

Answer 28

They follow the same rules and routes (typically) but are slower and more exposed

Question 29

What is the purpose of advanced stop lines?

Answer 29

Allow cyclists room to stop, cars should stop at the first white line

Question 30

Why may a cyclist swerve?

Answer 30

To avoid a drain/ pothole
If affected by wind

Question 31

What may indicate that a cyclist plans to turn right?

Answer 31

Going slowly or glancing over their shoulder, stay behind and give them plenty of room

Question 32

When should you never overtake a cyclist (or moped)?

Answer 32

Before a left turn

Question 33

When should you be particularly weary of cyclists?

Answer 33

When emerging from a junction and at roundabouts

Question 34

What should you be aware of in queuing traffic (apropos motorcycles)?

Answer 34

They may filter between lanes
Cut in front of you
Pass you very close by

Question 35

Who may be overtaking you when turning right?

Answer 35

Motorcyclists

Question 36

What should you do if a motorcyclist is moving slowly and you are unsure what they are going to do?

Answer 36

Stay behind

Question 37

Which vehicle may travel with dipped headlights even during the day?

Answer 37

Motorcyclists

Question 38

What should you do if you come across a motorcycle accident?

Answer 38

Seek medical assistance, do not remove any helmets unless necessary

Question 39

Which people are most likely to be involved in road incidents?

Answer 39

17-25 year olds

Question 40

Whom should you be particularly weary of when reversing?

Answer 40

Children

Question 41

What should you do if your view is obstructed at a junction?

Answer 41

Stop and creep forward

Question 42

What does a vehicle with flashing amber beacon on top mean?

Answer 42

Slow-moving vehicle. Powered vehicles used by disabled people must have this if travelling on dual carriageway

Question 43

What is the first thing you must do after a collision?

Answer 43

Stop, by law, if there is any damage or injury to other people, vehicles, animals or property

Question 44

What should you do if you are being dazzled by the cars behind?

Answer 44

Set interior mirror to a anti-dazzle. Stop and slow down if you cannot see.