Hierarchy Of Road Users

Question 1

Which kind of drivers can cause the most damage?

Answer 1

Drivers of large goods and passenger vehicles,/vans/minibuses, cars/taxis and motorcycles can cause the most damage. Those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm in the event of a collision bear the greatest responsibility to take care and reduce the danger they pose to others.

Question 2

What other kinds of drivers have a responsibility to reduce danger to pedestrians?

Answer 2

Cyclists, horse riders and drivers of horse drawn vehicles likewise have a responsibility to reduce danger to pedestrians.

Question 3

What is Rule H1?

Answer 3

It is important that ALL road users are aware of The Highway Code, are considerate to other road users and understand their responsibility for the safety of others.

Question 4

What is Rule H2?

Answer 4

At a junction, you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning.

Question 5

Who should you give way to on a zebra crossing, parallel crossing or at light controlled crossings when they have a green signal?

Answer 5

Pedestrians and cyclists have priority when on a zebra crossing, on a parallel crossing or at light controlled crossings when they have a green signal.

Question 6

Who also has to give way to pedestrians and cyclists on a zebra or parallel crossing?

Answer 6

• Horse riders should also give way to pedestrians and cyclists on a zebra or parallel crossing.
• Cyclists should give way to pedestrians on shared use cycle tracks and to horse riders on bridleways.

Question 7

What part of the road can pedestrians use?

Answer 7

Pedestrians may use any part of the road and use cycle tracks as well as the pavement, unless there are signs prohibiting pedestrians. Pedestrians include wheelchair and mobility scooter users.

Question 8

What is Rule H3?

Answer 8

For drivers and motorcyclists:

You should not cut across cyclists, horse riders or horse drawn vehicles going ahead when you are turning into or out of a junction or changing direction or lane, just as you would not turn across the path of another motor vehicle. This applies whether they are using a cycle lane, a cycle track, or riding ahead on the road and you should give way to them.

Question 9

You should stop and wait for a safe gap in the flow of cyclists if necessary. This includes when cyclists are:

Answer 9

• approaching, passing or moving off from a junction
• moving past or waiting alongside stationary or slow-moving traffic
• travelling around a roundabout