Chapter 8 - Other Road Users Flashcards
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for Pedestrians?
They tend not to stick to the rules –> not deliberately but because they feel like they are not part of the traffic –> to some extent this is true
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for Children?
Children are spontaneous and direct in their behaviour but also unpredictable –> traffic education is not very effective –> so do not expect too much understanding from children in general.
Region with a lot of children (e.g. schools) - drive slowly! –> especially children running, shouting to eachother across the road, etc.
Many accidents happen with children that walk out behind a parked car and a car on the road is driving too fast
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for Elderdly and disabled?
Elderly have reduced power of perception and lower reaction speeds –> take longer to notice and react more slowly + hesitate more
Be extra vigilant and show understanding for their limitations. Also applies when driving in the vicinity of disabled people –> not always easy to identify
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for Hearing impaired drivers?
Special platrs have been created for individuals that are hearing impaired –> SH plate placed on vehicles or bicycle.
Drive predictably and pay attention to not do anything unexpected
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for Cyclists?
Cyclists often behave rashly –> Give them sufficient space on the road
Be aware of small signs…
- Very small turn of the head
- Delay in peddling
Signs of a change in direction
More than half cyclists have no lighting at night and have inapproriate reflectors
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for Mopeds, riders of motor-assisted bicycles?
Max speed for moped is 30km/h within built up area and 40km/h outside the built up area
Max speed for motor-assisted bicycles is 25km/h both within and outside built up areas
They often go much faster than they are allowed –> when you come up behind them anticipate this dangerous behaviour
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for Motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists tend to overtake other road users on the right –> hard to anticipate.
Anticipate dangerous behaviour and keep a cool head
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for groups of Pedestrians?
Watch carefully when you approach large groups –> their size, slowness and pattern of movement have a disorderly effect
Note –> if they follow roads they are subject to the same rules as drivers of vehicles
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for horse-riders and people accompanying riding draught animals?
Be Careful when approaching horse-riders, people accompanying riders and draught animals and livestock
Adjust your speed when overtaking them –> keep a distance of at least 1.5m and do NOT use your horn
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for mobile shop?
They can sometimes be parked in hazardous locations like at a bend or junction –> may block your view
Drive around then with much caution and keep good distance
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for learner cars?
Learners make mistakes and sometimes do foolish things –> instructor can not see everything –> relies on the tolerance of other road users
Vulnerable road users - Considerations for agricultural vehicles?
Take extra caution when driving behind tractors –> often carry large loads at the back which can obstruct their view –> wait patiently until there is room to overtake
If at dusk a tractor with light approaches be aware that…
- A linked-up vehicle, wider than the tractor, is hard to distinguish
- tractor with connected vehicle is wider than his lighting leads you to suspect
- the linked up trailer may be wider than the tractor
What happens to the behaviour of road users in the event of an accident?
- Drivers in front may suddenly reduce speed
- pedestrians may be walking around on the spot of the accident or on the road way
What does a vehicle with a flashing hazard warning light suggest?
Warns you that…
- You are approaching a stationary or very slowly moving queue
- a broken-down vehicle has stopped
What should you expect when you see a stationary police car or motorbike with flashing lights?
Be prepared for…
- Slowly moving queue
- Stationary vehicles due to an accident
- a blocked lane
