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1
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when would a pedestrian walk on the road?

A

-when pavemant is closed due to street repairs

-on country roads when there is no pavemant

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what is it advised for a pedestrian to do if they are walking on a country road?

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-walk on right hand side facing oncoming traffic

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what should procceed when a large group of poeple walk on the road?

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-walk on left hand side
-delegate poeple at front and back of group with bright lights( white front, red back)
–to warn approaching vehciles

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do pedestrians have priority?

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yes

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5
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how should you stop when approaching a zebra crossing?

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-slow down and prepare to stop if someonw is waiting to cross

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what should you di when you see a pedestrian cross a pelican crossing?

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-during flashing amber, give way to pedestrian on crossing

-if its green and there crossing, be patien until theyve finished crossing

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what should you do when seeing a pedestrian cross a puffin crossing?

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-wait for the lights to turn red. as they have sensors to detect when poeple are crossing

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what should you do if you see a pedestrian cross a toucan crossing?

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-cyclist will also cross at same time as pedestrains during amber phase of lights(no flashing amber) so wait

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9
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why are children really vulnerable when crossing the road?

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-they can be unpredictable(not likely to look before stepping into road)

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10
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why should you drive carfully near schools?

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-could be flashing amber lights under school warning sighn (reduce speed until clear)

-prepare for school crossing patrol to stop traffic by steping onto road with road sighn

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why should you not wait or stop on yellow zigzag line outside school?

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prevents drivers and pedestrians from having a clear view of the crossing area outside school

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what does the special sighn at the back of school buses and coaches mean?

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-may stop frequently and not just at normal bus stops

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why should you be careful when seeing older pedestrians walking ahead?

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-may misjudged cars spead. so be patient with them

-need extra time crossing road

-not be aware of approaching vehicles

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what does a pedestrain with hearing difficulties have?

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  • a dog with a distinct yellow or burgendy couloured coat
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what does a pedestrain have who is deaf and blind?

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-they carry a white stick with red band

-walk with dog wearing red and white checked harnesses

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16
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what do advanced stop lines provide to cylists?

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allow cyclist to position themselves in front of other traffic

17
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what line should drivers stop on when red on advanced stop lines?

A

first white line

18
Q

what shoud you do when overtaking a cyclist?

A

give then as much room as possible

19
Q

why shoukd you allow cyclists lots of room?

A

they may need to swerve
allows them to:
-avoid drain or uneven surface
-if they are affected by wind

20
Q

what is a cyclist thinking when glancing over there shoulder to check for traffic?

A

-plan to turn right

21
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should you overtake a cyclist before you turn left?

A

no, wait until theyve passed the junction

22
Q

what is important to do when emerging from a junction?

A

look for cyclists, as they are not easy to see

23
Q

why should you be aware of cyclists at roundabouts?

A

slow and vulnerable than other raod users. they may stay in left-hand lane, so give them lots of room

24
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when moving in queues of traffic. why should you be aware of motorcyclists?

A

might
-filter between lanes
-cut in front of you
-pass very close to you

25
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what shoukd you keep in mind when turning right?

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check motorcylist dont overtake

26
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what to do when your not sure what the motorcylist is doing?

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-stay behind them in case they need to change direction

27
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how do motorcylists improve visibility?

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they where bright clothes and put on dipped headlights (24h)

28
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what should you do if theres an accident and you see an motorcylist injured?

A

seek medical advice and do not remove there helmet(gives protection) unles neccasary

29
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what should you do when theres an animal on the road?

A

drive slowly and be ready to stop

30
Q

how should you overtake an animal on the road?

A

-drive slowly
-leave with plenty of room

31
Q

what should you do when a horse stays to the left when signalling right?

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-stay well back

32
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why should you concern yourself with tounger drivers on the road?

A

-have slower reactions
-might make mistakes

-17-25 year olds involved in road incedants

33
Q

how can younger driver decrease risk of accidant?

A

taking further training (pass pluss scheme fron ADI ) by calling dvsa

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