Vulnerable Road Users

Question 1

When should you consider pedestrians on the pavement the most?

Answer 1

When the abetment is closed due to street repairs

On country roads where there’s no pavement

Question 2

Groups of people at night should carry bright lights. What colours?

Answer 2

The front carries white and the back carries red to warn vehicles of their presence

Question 3

Name the 4 crossings and times to give way

Answer 3

Zebra crossings (at all times when someone is going to cross)
Pelican crossings (during flashing amber phase)
Puffin crossings (when the lights are red)
Toucan crossings (during amber phase)

Question 4

Things to consider when you’re driving near schools

Answer 4

There may be flashing amber lights under a school warning sign. Reduce your speed until you’re clear of the area.

Be prepared for a school crossing patrol to stop the traffic by stepping in out into the road with a stop sign

Question 5

What is a clear view of the crossing area outside school needed by?

Answer 5

Drivers on the road

Pedestrians on the pavement

Question 6

How do you know a pedestrian has hearing difficulties?

Answer 6

They have a dog with a distinctive yellow or burgundy coloured coat

Question 7

How do you know a pedestrian has hearing and sight difficulties?

Answer 7

They are carrying a white stick with a red band, or walking a dog wearing a red-and-white checked harness.

Question 8

Where should you stop when the lights are about to go red?

Answer 8

The first white line

Question 9

What should you do if a cyclist is going slowly or glancing over their shoulder to check for traffic?

Answer 9

Stay behind and give them plenty of room

Question 10

When should you never overtake a cyclist/moped?

Answer 10

Just before you turn left

Question 11

Where are two places where you should be very careful with cyclists?

Answer 11

Junctions (cyclists are smaller than vehicles, check them emerging from the junction)

Roundabout (they’re slower than other road users, and may decide to stay in the left-hand lane whatever direction they’re planning to take. Hold back and give them plenty of room.

Question 12

Things motorcyclists might do while you’re moving in queues of traffic

Answer 12

Filter between lanes
Cut in just in front of you
Pass very close to you

Question 13

When you are overtaking animals, what should you do?

Answer 13

Leave plenty of room

Drive slowly

Question 14

How can I make sure reversing is safe?

Answer 14

Check the area behind the car very carefully. Look especially for children, who are difficult to see. Get out and check if you’re not sure. Stop and give way to any pedestrians crossing the road behind you.

Question 15

How can I tell if someone is going to cross the road between parked cars?

Answer 15

You can’t, but look for tell-tale signs such as a ball bouncing out into the road or a bicycle wheel sticking out between cars. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Question 16

What does a flashing amber beacon on the top of a vehicle mean?

Answer 16

This indicates a slow-moving vehicle. A powered vehicle used by a disabled person MUST have a flashing amber light when travelling on a dual carriageway.

Question 17

If I have a collision, what’s the first thing I have to do?

Answer 17

Stop. By law, you MUST stop at the scene of the incident if damage or injury is caused to any other person, vehicle, animal or property.

Question 18

What can I do if I’m being dazzled by the vehicle behind?

Answer 18

Set you interior mirror to anti-dazzle, if you’re able. Slow down and stop if you can’t see.

Question 19

Motorcyclists are affected more than other vehicles by windy weather. They can be blown sideways and veer into your path more easily, so what should you do?

Answer 19

If you’re overtaking a motorcyclist, allow extra room

If a motorcyclist in front of you is overtaking a high-sided vehicle, keep well back, as they could be blown off course.

Watch out for signs warning you that the road is particularly susceptible to side wins.

Question 20

If another car fills the gap you’ve left between you and a large vehicle, what should you do?

Answer 20

Drop back further

Question 21

If spray (from wet weather) makes it difficult for you to be seen…

Answer 21

Use dipped headlights

Use rear fog lights if visibility is seriously reduced (like less than 100m)

Question 22

Places where large vehicles could emerge from that should should be aware of…

Answer 22

Road junctions
Crossroads
Mini-roundabouts

Question 23

Why do large vehicles move firstly in the direction opposite to their indication?

Answer 23

The vehicle is so long that they need to move over to turn.

Question 24

If you’re waiting to emerge left from a minor road and a large vehicle is approaching from the right, what should you do?

Answer 24

Wait. They can easily hide an overtaking vehicle.

Question 25

If a bus is trying to move off a bus stop, what should you do?

Answer 25

Be prepared to give way

Question 26

Things to consider about trams

Answer 26

They are silent
They move quickly
They can’t steer to avoid you
There may be additional white light signals at some traffic lights.

Question 27

How can I adjust my mirrors to help me see behind when I’m towing a caravan?

Answer 27

Fit extended-arm side mirrors. These help you get a better view past the caravan.

Question 28

If I’m driving downhill and a large vehicle coming uphill needs to move out to pass a parked car, should I stop for it?

Answer 28

Slow down and give way if possible. It’s much more difficult for large vehicles to stop and then start up again if they’re going uphill.

Question 29

Is there a speed limit for powered vehicles used by disabled people?

Answer 29

8mph on the road